Metal plate cutting machine with auxiliary feeding and discharging function
By using a magnetic structure and a vision inspection system to assist in the loading and unloading of metal sheets, the problems of inconvenience and safety hazards of manual operation in the existing technology have been solved, realizing automated loading and unloading and position correction, and improving cutting accuracy and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal sheet cutting machines require manual operation by workers during the loading and unloading processes, which poses safety hazards and makes accurate alignment difficult, resulting in inconvenience in operation.
A magnetic suction structure and a vision inspection system are used to assist in loading and unloading. The vision inspection system is used to adjust the position of the board material, and combined with lifting and rotating lifting mechanisms, automated loading and unloading and position correction are achieved.
It has enabled automated loading and unloading of metal sheets, improved operational safety and cutting accuracy, reduced the risk of worker injury, and increased operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal sheet cutting technology, specifically to a metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading functions. Background Technology
[0002] Metal sheet is a sheet material obtained by flattening metal. It has the ductility and strength of metal, and is relatively thin. It is generally used in the processing of storage boxes and other fields.
[0003] In the processing of sheet metal, there is a cutting process. The cutting process involves placing the processed sheet metal on a cutting machine, and the operator pushes the sheet metal under the laser cutting head. The laser cutting head is driven by a gantry frame and can perform transverse laser cutting on the surface of the sheet metal, dividing a whole sheet metal into two parts.
[0004] In the existing metal sheet processing process, both loading and unloading require workers to push and pull the sheet. Metal sheets are heavy and thin, making it difficult for workers to easily load or lift and remove the processed sheet. Careless operation may result in hand injuries from the metal sheet. Therefore, existing metal sheet cutting mechanisms cannot automatically assist in loading and unloading to protect workers. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to assist the operator in loading and unloading metal sheets by setting up a magnetic suction structure and an observation structure to drive the metal sheet movement during the loading and unloading process, thereby protecting the safety of the operator.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading, comprising a cutting machine body, a cutting support column on the cutting machine body, a cutting straight line module fixedly connected to the cutting support column, a cutting component slidably connected to the cutting straight line module, the cutting component including a laser cutting head, a transport groove on the cutting machine body, several transport rollers rotatably connected in the transport groove, the laser cutting head facing the surface of the transport rollers, an auxiliary component on one side of the cutting support column, the auxiliary component including an auxiliary cylinder fixedly connected in the cutting support column, an auxiliary baffle plate fixedly connected to the piston rod end of the auxiliary cylinder, several auxiliary electromagnets arranged in an array on the auxiliary baffle plate, the auxiliary electromagnets facing the surface of the transport rollers.
[0007] Preferably, the auxiliary component further includes a lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the cutting machine body, and the piston rod end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cutting support column.
[0008] Preferably, a rotating lifting rod passes through the end of the transport trough, and a rotating lifting motor with an output end fixedly connected to the side of the cutting machine body and fixedly connected to the rotating lifting rod is fixedly connected. A shaped block is fixedly connected to the rotating lifting rod. The upper surface of the shaped block is horizontal and its height is the same as the height of the topmost vertex of each transport roller. The lower surface of the shaped block is curved.
[0009] Preferably, the cutting assembly further includes a cutting push cylinder, a cutting drive sleeve is slidably connected to the cutting straight module, the cutting drive sleeve is sleeved on the surface of the cutting straight module, a drive support plate is fixedly connected to one side of the cutting drive sleeve, and the cutting push cylinder is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive support plate.
[0010] Preferably, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the surface of the drive support plate, and the limiting plate has a limiting groove through which the laser cutting head passes.
[0011] Preferably, a vision connector is fixedly connected to the other side surface of the cutting drive plate, and a vision inspection camera is fixedly connected to the vision connector, with the camera's image capture port facing the surface of the cutting machine body.
[0012] Preferably, a straightening support plate is fixedly connected to the cutting machine body, a straightening cylinder is fixedly connected to the straightening support plate, the piston rod of the straightening cylinder passes through the straightening support plate, the end of the piston rod of the straightening cylinder is fixedly connected to the straightening plate, and the straightening cylinder is linked with the visual inspection camera.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. Set up auxiliary components. The auxiliary components can provide synchronous assistance for loading and unloading, and can adsorb and drag the surface of the metal sheet to facilitate loading and unloading.
[0015] 2. Set up a alignment component. The alignment component is equipped with a vision inspection system, which can ensure the accuracy of the material feeding position and make synchronous adjustments through the vision inspection system to improve the accuracy of the laser cutting position.
[0016] 3. A rotating lifting mechanism is provided, which can lift the surface of the metal sheet during the unloading process, making it easier for workers to grab the surface of the metal sheet for unloading. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading functions according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading functions according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading functions according to the present invention. Figure 3 .
[0020] In the picture:
[0021] 1. Cutting machine body; 11. Cutting support column; 12. Cutting straight line module; 13. Transport trough; 131. Transport roller; 14. Rotating lifting rod; 141. Irregular block; 142. Rotating lifting motor; 15. Alignment support plate; 151. Alignment cylinder; 152. Alignment plate;
[0022] 2. Cutting assembly; 21. Laser cutting head; 22. Cutting propulsion cylinder; 23. Cutting drive sleeve;
[0023] 231. Drive support plate; 232. Limiting plate; 233. Limiting groove; 234. Vision connector; 235. Vision inspection camera;
[0024] 3. Auxiliary components; 31. Auxiliary cylinder; 32. Auxiliary folding plate; 33. Auxiliary electromagnet; 34. Lifting cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0026] refer to Figure 1-3 A cutting machine body 1 is set up, and a cutting support column 11 is set on the cutting machine body 1. The cutting support column 11 supports the structure for laser cutting. A cutting straight line module 12 is fixedly connected to the cutting support column 11. The cutting straight line module 12 is driven by a servo motor.
[0027] refer to Figure 1-3A cutting assembly 2 is slidably connected to the straight cutting module 12. The cutting assembly 2 is capable of laser cutting and includes a laser cutting head 21. Laser cutting cuts metal sheets by spraying a high-temperature laser. A transport groove 13 is provided on the cutting machine body 1. Several transport rollers 131 are rotatably connected in the transport groove 13. The transport rollers 131 can rotate and reduce the resistance when the metal sheet is transported on its surface. The laser cutting head 21 faces the surface of the transport rollers 131 for easy cutting. The cutting assembly 2 also includes a cutting push cylinder 22. A cutting drive sleeve 23 is slidably connected to the assembly 12. The cutting drive sleeve 23 is fitted onto the surface of the cutting straight module 12. By activating the cutting straight module 12, the cutting drive sleeve 23 is driven to slide along the sliding track on the cutting straight module 12. A drive support plate 231 is fixedly connected to one side of the cutting drive sleeve 23. A cutting push cylinder 22 is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive support plate 231. The cutting push cylinder 22 can push the laser cutting head 21 toward the surface of the metal plate placed on the surface of the transport roller 131 for cutting. A limit plate 232 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the surface of the drive support plate 231. The limit plate 232 has a limit groove 233. The laser cutting head 21 passes through the limit groove 233, which can limit and position the movement direction of the laser cutting head, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the laser cutting head 21.
[0028] refer to Figure 1-3 An auxiliary component 3 is provided on one side of the cutting support column 11. The auxiliary component 3 can assist in loading and unloading. The auxiliary component 3 includes an auxiliary cylinder 31 fixedly connected inside the cutting support column 11. An auxiliary folding plate 32 is fixedly connected to the piston rod end of the auxiliary cylinder 31. Several auxiliary electromagnets 33 are arranged in an array on the auxiliary folding plate 32. The auxiliary electromagnets 33 are moved horizontally by the extension and retraction of the piston rod of the auxiliary cylinder 31. The auxiliary cylinder 31 is a three-speed cylinder with three stop positions. The auxiliary electromagnets 33 face the surface of the transport roller 131. After the auxiliary electromagnets 33 are energized, they can be attracted to the surface of the metal plate. The auxiliary component 3 also includes a lifting cylinder 34 fixedly connected to the cutting machine body 1. The piston rod end of the lifting cylinder 34 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cutting support column 11 to ensure that the auxiliary electromagnets 33 can move up and down and abut against the surface of the metal plate for attraction.
[0029] refer to Figure 1-3The end of the transport trough 13 is through a rotating lifting rod 14. A rotating lifting motor 142 with an output end and a rotating lifting rod 14 are fixedly connected to one side of the cutting machine body 1. A shaped block 141 is fixedly connected to the rotating lifting rod 14. The rotating lifting motor 142 drives the rotating lifting rod 14 to rotate and drives the shaped block 141 to rotate. The upper surface of the shaped block 141 is horizontal and its height is the same as the height of the top of each transport roller 131, ensuring that the metal sheet will not be stuck against the side of the shaped block 141 during transport. The lower surface of the shaped block 141 is curved. When the shaped block 141 rotates, it can lift the surface of the metal sheet by the shape of the curved surface, lifting one side of the metal sheet, making it easier for the staff to grab the metal sheet.
[0030] refer to Figure 1-3 A vision connector 234 is fixedly connected to the other side surface of the cutting drive sleeve 23. A vision inspection camera 235 is fixedly connected to the vision connector 234. The camera aperture of the vision inspection camera 235 faces the surface of the cutting machine body 1. The vision inspection camera 235 can detect the position of the metal sheet. When the position of the metal sheet is deviated, it can react. A correction support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the cutting machine body 1. A correction cylinder 151 is fixedly connected to the correction support plate 15. The piston rod of the correction cylinder 151 passes through the correction support plate 15. A correction plate 152 is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod of the correction cylinder 151. The correction cylinder 151 and the vision inspection camera 235 are linked. When the vision inspection camera 235 detects that the position of the metal sheet is deviated, it will connect the correction cylinder 151 and push the correction plate 152 against both sides of the metal sheet to correct the deviated metal sheet.
[0031] The working principle of this mechanism is as follows: When cutting sheet metal, the operator places the sheet metal on several transport rollers 131 on the cutting machine body 1, pushing the sheet metal so that its front end is transported below several auxiliary electromagnets 33. At this time, the visual inspection camera 235 observes whether the position of the sheet metal is the correct position for cutting. If the position is deviated, the alignment cylinder 151 is activated, pushing the alignment plate 152 against both sides of the sheet metal to align it. After alignment, the alignment plate 152, driven by the alignment cylinder 151, moves away from the side wall of the sheet metal. At this time, the lifting cylinder 34 is activated, causing the auxiliary electromagnets 33 to move downwards and contact the surface of the sheet metal, opening the circuit of the electromagnets and energizing them. Iron adheres to the surface of the metal sheet. At this point, auxiliary cylinder 31 is activated, its piston rod extends to the middle position, driving auxiliary folding plate 32 forward. Auxiliary folding plate 32 then drives auxiliary electromagnet 33 forward. The metal sheet is now in the cutting position. Cutting push cylinder 22 on cutting assembly 2 is activated, simultaneously activating cutting linear module 12 to move laser cutting head 21 to the far left or far right of the metal sheet. Laser cutting head 21 is opened, and cutting linear module 12 drives it to move along the width of the metal sheet, cutting it in half. After cutting, laser cutting head 21 returns to its initial position under the action of cutting push cylinder 22. At this time, lifting cylinder 34... The auxiliary electromagnet 33 is lowered again and attached to the surface of the cut metal sheet in the front half. The auxiliary cylinder 31 moves to its final position, transporting the front half of the metal sheet to the plane of the shaped block 141. The rotating lifting motor 142 is started to drive the shaped block 141 to rotate. The shaped block will flip and tilt under the drive of the rotating lifting motor 142, and the curved surface will contact the bottom surface of the metal sheet. At this time, the front end of the metal sheet is raised above the highest point of the transport roller 131 under the contact of the curved surface of the shaped block 141. The front end is tilted up, and the operator can grab the metal sheet. The ends of the sheet metal are cut. After the rear end sheet metal is cut, the auxiliary cylinder 31 is returned to its initial state and the operator pushes it under several auxiliary electromagnets 33. The feeding process is repeated so that the auxiliary electromagnets 33 are attracted to the surface of the cut rear end sheet metal. At this time, the auxiliary cylinder 31 is driven directly to the final position, and the lifting process of the first half of the metal sheet metal is repeated under the drive of the rotating lifting motor 142. The operator can then unload the second half of the cut metal sheet metal again, thus completing the cutting process of the metal sheet metal and facilitating loading and unloading.
[0032] The above embodiments are used to further illustrate the present invention, but do not limit the present invention to these specific embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be understood as being within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading functions, characterized in that: The system includes a cutting machine body (1), on which a cutting support column (11) is provided. A cutting straight line module (12) is fixedly connected to the cutting support column (11). A cutting assembly (2) is slidably connected to the cutting straight line module (12). The cutting assembly (2) includes a laser cutting head (21). A transport groove (13) is provided on the cutting machine body (1). Several transport rollers (131) are rotatably connected in the transport groove (13). The laser cutting head (21) On one side of the cutting support column (11), an auxiliary component (3) is provided facing the surface of the transport roller (131). The auxiliary component (3) includes an auxiliary cylinder (31) fixedly connected inside the cutting support column (11). An auxiliary baffle (32) is fixedly connected to the piston rod end of the auxiliary cylinder (31). Several auxiliary electromagnets (33) are arranged in an array on the auxiliary baffle (32). The auxiliary electromagnets (33) face the surface of the transport roller (131).
2. The metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary component (3) also includes a lifting cylinder (34) fixedly connected to the cutting machine body (1), and the piston rod end of the lifting cylinder (34) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cutting support column (11).
3. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the transport trough (13) is through a rotating lifting rod (14). A rotating lifting motor (142) with an output end and a rotating lifting rod (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the cutting machine body (1). A shaped block (141) is fixedly connected to the rotating lifting rod (14). The upper surface of the shaped block (141) is horizontal and its height is the same as the height of the top of each transport roller (131). The lower surface of the shaped block (141) is curved.
4. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (2) further includes a cutting propulsion cylinder (22). A cutting drive sleeve (23) is slidably connected to the cutting straight module (12). The cutting drive sleeve (23) is sleeved on the surface of the cutting straight module (12). A drive support plate (231) is fixedly connected to one side of the cutting drive sleeve (23). The cutting propulsion cylinder (22) is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive support plate (231).
5. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting plate (232) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the surface of the drive support plate (231), and the limiting plate (232) has a limiting groove (233), through which the laser cutting head (21) passes.
6. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A vision connector (234) is fixedly connected to the other side surface of the cutting drive sleeve (23), and a vision inspection camera (235) is fixedly connected to the vision connector (234). The camera port of the vision inspection camera (235) faces the surface of the cutting machine body (1).
7. A metal sheet cutting machine with auxiliary loading and unloading as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A straightening support plate (15) is fixedly connected to the cutting machine body (1), and a straightening cylinder (151) is fixedly connected to the straightening support plate (15). The piston rod of the straightening cylinder (151) passes through the straightening support plate (15), and a straightening plate (152) is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod of the straightening cylinder (151). The straightening cylinder (151) and the visual inspection camera (235) are linked together.