Cutting device

The cutting device, which combines a support platform, mounting plate, rotating shaft, thumb cylinder, and electric push rod, enables the laser cutting head to move freely in three-dimensional space, solving the problem of difficult angle adjustment of sheet metal parts in existing technologies and improving cutting efficiency.

CN224169012UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28LIAONING WENSHENG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING WENSHENG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-10
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing sheet metal cutting devices cannot adjust the angle after clamping the sheet metal parts, which requires multiple clamping operations and affects cutting efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a combination of a support platform, mounting plate, rotating shaft, thumb cylinder, electric push rod, first moving plate, first rack, first gear, and linear moving module to enable the laser cutting head to move freely in three-dimensional space and adjust the angle of sheet metal parts.

Benefits of technology

Multiple sides of sheet metal parts can be cut with a single clamping, improving cutting efficiency and saving time and effort.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of laser cutting, and discloses a cutting device which comprises a supporting table, a mounting plate, a rotating shaft, a thumb cylinder, an electric push rod, a first moving plate, a first rack, a first gear, a laser cutting head and a linear moving module. During use, the thumb cylinder is controlled to work, and plates to be cut can be clamped and fixed. And then, the driving piece is controlled to work, and the laser cutting head can move in the width, length and height directions of the supporting table. The function that the cutting head freely moves in a three-dimensional space is achieved, and therefore different shapes can be cut on the sheet metal part. And moreover, the electric push rod is controlled to work, and the first moving plate can drive the first rack to move. Under the meshing effect between teeth, the first gear can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, then the thumb air cylinder is driven to rotate, and finally the angle adjusting function of the sheet metal part is achieved. Therefore, the multiple faces of the sheet metal part can be cut through one-time clamping. Time and labor are saved, and cutting efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of laser cutting technology, and more particularly to a cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] A related technology (announcement number: CN221984174U) discloses a cutting device for sheet metal processing, including a processing table, a through hole, a storage box, a control panel, a positioning plate, a variable frequency motor, a two-way lead screw, a slider, a support plate, a sleeve, a cylinder, a clamping plate, an anti-slip pad, a guide plate, a housing, a first linear motor, a second linear motor, an electric telescopic rod, and a laser cutting device body.

[0003] In the process of implementing the technical solution disclosed herein, at least the following problems were found in the related technologies:

[0004] The sheet metal cutting device, driven by a variable frequency motor, changes the distance between the two clamping plates and the two clamping sleeves. Then, driven by the two cylinders, the clamping plates clamp the sheet metal part placed in the clamping sleeves, allowing for surface cutting. However, once the sheet metal part is clamped and fixed, the angle cannot be adjusted. Therefore, when cutting different surfaces of the sheet metal part, it must be re-clamped, resulting in wasted time and effort and reduced cutting efficiency.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed technical solutions, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these technical solutions, but rather serves as an introduction to the detailed explanations that follow.

[0007] This disclosure provides a cutting device to improve cutting efficiency.

[0008] In some technical solutions, the cutting device includes: a support platform; a mounting plate installed on the side of the support platform; a rotating shaft rotatably passing through the mounting plate along the length of the support platform; a thumb cylinder installed at one end of the rotating shaft and located above the support platform along the height of the support platform; an electric push rod installed on the mounting plate along the width of the support platform; a first moving plate installed at the moving end of the electric push rod; a first rack installed on the first moving plate along the length of the support platform; a first gear installed at the other end of the rotating shaft and meshing with the first rack; a laser cutting head facing the top surface of the support platform; and a linear motion module installed between the laser cutting head and the support platform, configured to drive the laser cutting head to move along the width, length, and height of the support platform.

[0009] Optionally, the linear motion module includes: a first guide rail slider pair, mounted on the side of the support platform along the width direction of the support platform, and the first guide rail slider pair and the mounting plate located on both sides of the support platform along the length direction of the support platform; a first moving frame, mounted on the sliding end of the first guide rail slider pair; a first motor, mounted on the first moving frame; a second gear, mounted on the rotating end of the first motor; and a second rack, mounted on the side of the support platform along the width direction of the support platform and meshing with the second gear; wherein, driven by the first moving frame, the laser cutting head moves along the width direction of the support platform.

[0010] Optionally, the linear motion module further includes: a second guide rail slider pair, mounted on the first movable frame along the length direction of the support platform and located above the thumb cylinder along the height direction of the support platform; a second movable frame, mounted on the sliding end of the second guide rail slider pair; a second motor, mounted on the second movable frame; a third gear, mounted on the rotating end of the second motor; and a third rack, mounted on the first movable frame along the length direction of the support platform and meshing with the third gear; wherein, driven by the second movable frame, the laser cutting head moves along the length direction of the support platform.

[0011] Optionally, the linear motion module further includes: a third guide rail slider pair, mounted on the second movable frame along the height direction of the support platform; a second movable plate, mounted on the movable end of the third guide rail slider pair; a lead screw nut, mounted on the second movable plate; a ball screw, mounted inside the lead screw nut; and a third motor, mounted on the second movable frame, the rotating end of the third motor being connected to the ball screw. The laser cutting head is detachably mounted on the second movable plate.

[0012] Optionally, it further includes: a fourth guide rail slider pair, which is installed between the mounting plate and the first movable plate along the width direction of the support platform.

[0013] Optionally, it further includes: a support base, mounted on the mounting plate and connected to the tail end of the electric push rod; and a connecting plate, mounted on the first movable plate and connected to the movable end of the electric push rod.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a rotating plate, installed between the rotating shaft and the thumb cylinder.

[0015] Optionally, it also includes: clamps, respectively mounted on each clamping end of the thumb cylinder.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes: a mounted bearing, fitted onto the shaft and mounted on the mounting plate.

[0017] The cutting device provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] This disclosure provides a cutting device, including a support platform, a mounting plate, a rotating shaft, a thumb cylinder, an electric push rod, a first movable plate, a first rack, a first gear, a laser cutting head, and a linear motion module. The support platform abuts against the ground or a tabletop, thus supporting the entire device. The mounting plate is mounted on the side of the support platform to support and mount related components of the device. The rotating shaft rotatably passes through the mounting plate along the length of the support platform, allowing it to rotate relative to the mounting plate. The thumb cylinder is mounted at one end of the rotating shaft and, along the height of the support platform, is located above the support platform, used to clamp sheet metal parts. The electric push rod is mounted on the mounting plate along the width of the support platform, providing driving force for linear motion. The first movable plate is mounted at the moving end of the electric push rod, supporting the first rack. The first rack is mounted on the first movable plate along the length of the support platform and moves under the drive of the first movable plate. The first gear is mounted at the other end of the rotating shaft and meshes with the first rack, jointly transmitting driving force and converting rotational motion into linear motion. The laser cutting head faces the top surface of the support platform and is used to cut the clamped sheet metal parts. A linear motion module is installed between the laser cutting head and the support platform to provide driving force, driving the laser cutting head to move along the width, length, and height directions of the support platform.

[0019] In operation, the thumb cylinder clamps and secures the sheet metal to be cut. Then, controlling the drive mechanism moves the laser cutting head along the width, length, and height of the support platform, allowing free movement of the cutting head in three-dimensional space and enabling the cutting of different shapes on sheet metal. Furthermore, controlling the electric push rod moves the first moving plate, which in turn moves the first rack. Through gear meshing, the first gear rotates, driving the rotating shaft, which in turn rotates the thumb cylinder, ultimately adjusting the angle of the sheet metal. Therefore, multiple sides of a sheet metal part can be cut with a single clamping operation, saving time and effort and improving cutting efficiency.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view structural schematic diagram of a cutting device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a right-side structural schematic diagram of a cutting device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the left side of a cutting device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1: Support platform; 2: Mounting plate; 3: Rotating shaft; 4: Thumb cylinder; 5: Electric push rod; 6: First moving plate; 7: First rack; 8: First gear; 9: Laser cutting head; 10: First guide rail slider pair; 11: First moving frame; 12: First motor; 13: Second gear; 14: Second rack; 15: Second guide rail slider pair; 16: Second moving frame; 17: Second motor; 18: Third gear; 19: Third rack; 20: Third guide rail slider pair; 21: Second moving plate; 22: Nut for lead screw; 23: Ball screw; 24: Third motor; 25: Fourth guide rail slider pair; 26: Support base; 27: Connecting plate; 28: Rotating plate; 29: Clamping plate; 30: Bearing with seat. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0030] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0031] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better describing the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0034] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0035] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0036] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0037] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cutting device, including a support platform 1, a mounting plate 2, a rotating shaft 3, a thumb cylinder 4, an electric push rod 5, a first moving plate 6, a first rack 7, a first gear 8, a laser cutting head 9, and a linear movement module. The support platform 1 is used to abut against the ground or a tabletop, thereby supporting the entire device. The mounting plate 2 is mounted on the side of the support platform 1 to support the relevant components of the mounting device. The rotating shaft 3 is rotatably inserted through the mounting plate 2 along the length of the support platform 1, and can rotate relative to the mounting plate 2. The thumb cylinder 4 is mounted at one end of the rotating shaft 3 and is located above the support platform 1 along the height direction of the support platform 1, for clamping sheet metal parts. The electric push rod 5 is mounted on the mounting plate 2 along the width direction of the support platform 1 to provide driving force for linear movement. The first moving plate 6 is mounted on the moving end of the electric push rod 5 to support the mounting of the first rack 7. The first rack 7 is mounted on the first moving plate 6 along the length direction of the support platform 1 and moves under the drive of the first moving plate 6. The first gear 8 is mounted on the other end of the rotating shaft 3 and meshes with the first rack 7 to jointly transmit driving force and convert rotational motion into linear motion. The laser cutting head 9 faces the top surface of the support table 1 and is used to cut the clamped sheet metal parts. The linear motion module is installed between the laser cutting head 9 and the support table 1 to provide driving force and drive the laser cutting head 9 to move along the width, length, and height directions of the support table 1.

[0038] This disclosure provides a cutting device that, by controlling the thumb cylinder 4, clamps and fixes the sheet metal to be cut. Then, by controlling the drive unit, the laser cutting head 9 moves along the width, length, and height of the support platform 1. This allows the cutting head to move freely in three-dimensional space, enabling the cutting of different shapes on the sheet metal. Furthermore, controlling the electric push rod 5 moves the first moving plate 6, which in turn moves the first rack 7. Through the meshing of the gears, the first gear 8 rotates, which in turn rotates the rotating shaft 3, subsequently rotating the thumb cylinder 4, ultimately achieving the angle adjustment function of the sheet metal. Therefore, multiple surfaces of the sheet metal can be cut with a single clamping operation. This has the advantages of saving time and effort, and improving cutting efficiency.

[0039] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the linear motion module includes a first guide rail slider pair 10, a first moving frame 11, a first motor 12, a second gear 13, and a second rack 14. The first guide rail slider pair 10 is mounted on the side of the support platform 1 along its width direction, serving as a guide and support. Along the length direction of the support platform 1, the first guide rail slider pair 10 and the mounting plate 2 are located on both sides of the support platform 1 to avoid interference between the transmission components on both sides during movement. The first moving frame 11 is mounted on the sliding end of the first guide rail slider pair 10 and moves along the width direction of the support platform 1 under the guiding support of the first guide rail slider pair 10. The first motor 12 is mounted on the first moving frame 11 to provide driving force to achieve the rotational motion function. The second gear 13 is mounted on the rotating end of the first motor 12 and rotates under the drive of the first motor 12. The second rack 14 is mounted on the side of the support platform 1 along its width direction and meshes with the second gear 13, together converting the rotational motion into linear motion. Among them, the laser cutting head 9 moves along the width direction of the support platform 1 under the drive of the first moving frame 11.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first motor 12 is controlled to work. Under the guiding and supporting action of the first guide rail slider pair 10 and the meshing action of the second gear 13 and the second rack 14, the first moving frame 11 can move along the width direction of the support platform 1, and finally realize the function of automatic movement of the laser cutting head 9 along the width direction of the support platform 1.

[0041] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the linear motion module also includes a second guide rail slider pair 15, a second moving frame 16, a second motor 17, a third gear 18, and a third rack 19. The second guide rail slider pair 15 is mounted on the first moving frame 11 along the length of the support platform 1 and is located above the thumb cylinder 4 along the height of the support platform 1, serving as a guide and support. The second moving frame 16 is mounted on the sliding end of the second guide rail slider pair 15 and moves along the length of the support platform 1 under the guidance and support of the second guide rail slider pair 15. The second motor 17 is mounted on the second moving frame 16 to provide driving force to achieve the rotational motion function. The third gear 18 is mounted on the rotating end of the second motor 17 and rotates under the drive of the second motor 17. The third rack 19 is mounted on the first moving frame 11 along the length of the support platform 1 and meshes with the third gear 18, together converting the rotational motion into linear motion. Under the drive of the second moving frame 16, the laser cutting head 9 moves along the length of the support platform 1.

[0042] In this embodiment, the second motor 17 is controlled to work. Under the guiding and supporting action of the second guide rail slider pair 15 and the meshing action of the third gear 18 and the third rack 19, the second moving frame 16 can move along the length direction of the support platform 1, and finally realize the function of automatic movement of the laser cutting head 9 along the length direction of the support platform 1.

[0043] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the linear motion module also includes a third guide rail slider pair 20, a second moving plate 21, a lead screw nut 22, a ball screw 23, and a third motor 24. The third guide rail slider pair 20 is mounted on the second moving frame 16 along the height direction of the support platform 1, serving as a guide and support. The second moving plate 21 is mounted on the moving end of the third guide rail slider pair 20 and moves along the height direction of the support platform 1 under the guiding support of the second guide rail slider pair 15. The lead screw nut 22 is mounted on the second moving plate 21 to drive the second moving plate 21 to move. The ball screw 23 is mounted inside the lead screw nut 22, together converting the rotational motion into linear motion. The third motor 24 is mounted on the second moving frame 16 via a motor mount to provide driving force to achieve the rotational motion function. The rotating end of the third motor 24 is connected to the ball screw 23 via a coupling. The laser cutting head 9 is detachably mounted on the second moving plate 21.

[0044] In this embodiment, controlling the third motor 24 to operate will drive the ball screw 23 to rotate. Under the guiding support of the third guide rail slider pair 20, the screw nut 22 can drive the second moving plate 21 to move along the height direction of the support platform 1, ultimately realizing the function of automatic movement of the laser cutting head 9 along the height direction of the support platform 1.

[0045] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it also includes a fourth guide rail slider pair 25. The fourth guide rail slider pair 25 is installed between the mounting plate 2 and the first movable plate 6 along the width direction of the support platform 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, the fourth guide rail slider pair 25 serves as a guide and support to improve the stability of the first moving plate 6 during movement and reduce the radial force on the moving end of the electric push rod 5.

[0047] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it also includes a support base 26 and a connecting plate 27. The support base 26 is mounted on the mounting plate 2 and connected to the tail end of the electric push rod 5. The connecting plate 27 is mounted on the first movable plate 6 and connected to the movable end of the electric push rod 5.

[0048] In this embodiment, the support base 26 is installed on the mounting plate 2 to support the electric push rod 5, facilitating its assembly. The connecting plate 27 is installed on the first movable plate 6 and is connected to the movable end of the electric push rod 5 to determine the relative position of the first movable plate 6 and the movable end of the electric push rod 5.

[0049] Optionally, combined Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a rotating plate 28. The rotating plate 28 is installed between the rotating shaft 3 and the thumb cylinder 4.

[0050] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the rotating plate 28 is installed after the rotating shaft 3 to support the installation of the thumb cylinder 4, thereby improving the structural strength between the rotating shaft 3 and the thumb cylinder 4.

[0051] Optionally, combined Figure 1 As shown, it also includes clamping plates 29. Clamping plates 29 are respectively installed on each clamping end of the thumb cylinder 4.

[0052] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the clamping plate 29 is used to increase the contact area with the sheet metal parts, thereby improving the clamping and fixing effect on the sheet metal parts.

[0053] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a mounted bearing 30. The mounted bearing 30 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 3 and mounted on the mounting plate 2.

[0054] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the seated bearing 30 is used to reduce the friction between the rotating shaft 3 and the mounting plate 2, and to improve the accuracy of the rotating shaft 3 when rotating relative to the mounting plate 2.

[0055] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings have fully illustrated embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cutting device, characterized in that, include: Support platform; Mounting plate, installed on the side of the support platform; A pivot shaft is rotatably inserted through the mounting plate along the length of the support platform; A thumb cylinder is installed at one end of the rotating shaft and is located above the support platform along the height direction of the support platform; An electric actuator is mounted on the mounting plate along the width direction of the support platform; The first movable plate is installed on the movable end of the electric push rod; The first rack is mounted on the first movable plate along the length of the support platform; The first gear is installed at the other end of the rotating shaft and meshes with the first rack; The laser cutting head faces the top surface of the support platform; A linear motion module is installed between the laser cutting head and the support platform and is configured to drive the laser cutting head to move along the width, length and height directions of the support platform.

2. The cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linear motion module includes: The first guide rail slider pair is installed on the side of the support platform along the width direction of the support platform, and along the length direction of the support platform, the first guide rail slider pair and the mounting plate are located on both sides of the support platform. The first movable frame is installed on the sliding end of the first guide rail slider pair; The first motor is mounted on the first movable frame; The second gear is installed on the rotating end of the first motor; The second rack is installed on the side of the support platform along the width direction of the support platform and meshes with the second gear; Driven by the first moving frame, the laser cutting head moves along the width direction of the support platform.

3. A cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linear motion module further includes: The second guide rail slider pair is installed on the first movable frame along the length direction of the support platform and is located above the thumb cylinder along the height direction of the support platform. The second movable frame is installed at the sliding end of the second guide rail slider pair; The second motor is mounted on the second movable frame; The third gear is installed on the rotating end of the second motor; The third rack is mounted on the first movable frame along the length of the support platform and meshes with the third gear; Driven by the second moving frame, the laser cutting head moves along the length of the support platform.

4. A cutting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linear motion module further includes: The third guide rail slider pair is installed on the second movable frame along the height direction of the support platform; The second movable plate is installed at the movable end of the third guide rail slider pair; A nut is used to mount the lead screw onto the second movable plate; A ball screw, installed inside the screw nut; A third motor is mounted on the second movable frame, and the rotating end of the third motor is connected to the ball screw. The laser cutting head is detachably mounted on the second movable plate.

5. A cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The fourth guide rail slider pair is installed between the mounting plate and the first movable plate along the width direction of the support platform.

6. A cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A support base is mounted on the mounting plate and connected to the tail end of the electric push rod; A connecting plate is installed on the first movable plate and connected to the movable end of the electric push rod.

7. A cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A rotating plate is installed between the rotating shaft and the thumb cylinder.

8. A cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Clamping plates are respectively installed on each clamping end of the thumb cylinder.

9. A cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A mounted bearing is fitted onto the rotating shaft and installed on the mounting plate.

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    CN221984174U