Pouring-gate-removing polishing equipment

By designing a gate removal and grinding equipment that includes milling and grinding devices, the problem of complex gate processing for photovoltaic inverter top cover plates was solved, enabling simultaneous processing and improving production efficiency and yield.

CN224182728UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01NINGBO PRANCE LONG MOLD CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO PRANCE LONG MOLD CO
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the gate processing of the photovoltaic inverter cover plate requires separate milling and grinding processes, which results in complex production processes, high costs and large space requirements.

Method used

Design a gate removal and grinding equipment, which includes a milling device and a grinding device arranged in parallel. The synchronous milling and grinding of the workpiece is achieved by means of a mounting frame, tension spring and positioning device, and the synchronous processing of multiple processes is achieved by means of a drive mechanism.

Benefits of technology

This has enabled more accurate gate processing positions and angles for the top cover of photovoltaic inverters, resulting in a higher yield, reduced processes, and improved production efficiency and capacity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sprue-removing polishing device which comprises a machine frame. The milling device and the grinding device are arranged in parallel, the milling device is provided with a milling plane, the grinding device is provided with a grinding plane, and the grinding plane is parallel to the milling plane. And the mounting frame is mounted on the rack in a sliding manner, and the mounting frame is positioned on one side of the milling device and the grinding device. The two ends of the tension spring are connected with the rack and the mounting frame respectively, and the mounting frame moves towards the milling device under the action of elastic pre-tightening force of the tension spring. And the positioning devices are distributed on at least one side of the mounting frame and used for pressing and positioning a workpiece, and the pressing direction of the positioning devices is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the mounting frame. The milling device and the grinding device can synchronously machine one side of the workpiece, multiple procedures can be completed through one-time clamping, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

A gate removal and grinding device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of grinding equipment, and in particular to a gate removal grinding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The top cover of a photovoltaic inverter series includes the panel body, with a mounting groove at the lower end. This is typically manufactured using aluminum die-casting. Correspondingly, one side of the top cover has a gate formed during casting, which is usually machined using a saw or milling machine. After the gate is removed, the end of the panel body where the gate was removed needs to be ground smooth to eliminate cutting marks and improve the surface finish. This grinding process can be performed on a grinding machine or manually.

[0003] Nowadays, milling and grinding are separated into two processes. Not only do the workpieces need to be repeatedly clamped and transported, but different equipment and personnel also need to cooperate. This results in a long overall processing flow, complex processing steps, and a large space required, which increases production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gate removal and grinding device, which solves the technical problems of complex production processes and high costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution adopted by this utility model is: a gate removal and grinding device, including a frame;

[0006] A milling device and a grinding device are arranged side by side and linearly slidably mounted on the frame. The milling device has a milling plane, and the grinding device has a grinding plane. The grinding plane and the milling plane are parallel.

[0007] The mounting bracket is slidably mounted on the frame for mounting workpieces. The sliding direction of the mounting bracket is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the milling device. The mounting bracket is located on one side of the milling device and the grinding device.

[0008] A tension spring, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the frame and the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket moves toward the milling device under the elastic preload of the tension spring;

[0009] A positioning device is distributed on at least one side of the mounting frame and is used to press and position the workpiece. The pressing direction of the positioning device is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the mounting frame.

[0010] In this solution, a mounting bracket is used to install the workpiece. After the workpiece is installed, a tension spring pulls the bracket back to a predetermined position. A positioning device then positions the workpiece, followed by milling. Finally, a grinding device smooths the milled area. This process ensures more accurate machining positions, more precise workpiece angles, and a higher yield. The milling and grinding devices can simultaneously process one side of the workpiece, allowing multiple processes to be completed in a single setup, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0011] Preferably, the milling device includes a milling assembly and a first drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism being movably mounted on the frame, and the milling assembly being connected to the first drive mechanism to drive the milling assembly to mill the gate of the workpiece.

[0012] In this scheme, a first driving mechanism is set up to drive the milling assembly to cut the gate protrusion of the workpiece.

[0013] As a further preferred embodiment, the grinding device includes a grinding machine and a second drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism being movably mounted on the frame, and the grinding machine being connected to the second drive mechanism to drive the grinding machine to grind the edge of the workpiece.

[0014] In this solution, a second drive mechanism is set up to drive a grinding machine to perform a grinding operation on the workpiece after grinding, so as to make the surface of the milled component smooth and prevent burrs and cutting marks from affecting the appearance.

[0015] As a further preferred embodiment, the frame is provided with a slide rail, the milling device and the grinding device are mounted on a sliding seat, the sliding seat is connected to a third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism drives the sliding seat to slide along the slide rail, so as to drive the grinding device and the milling device to move synchronously.

[0016] In this scheme, a third driving mechanism is set up to drive the sliding seat to slide along the slide rail, thereby driving the grinding device and the milling device to move synchronously, so as to process the workpiece synchronously.

[0017] Preferably, the frame is provided with a guide rail, and the lower end of the mounting bracket is provided with a movable block, which can slide along the movable block.

[0018] In this solution, by setting the moving block to slide along the guide rail, it can be ensured that the position of the mounting bracket can be more accurately reset after the workpiece is installed.

[0019] Preferably, a first positioning block is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket, and the first positioning block is used to position the front sidewall of the mounting groove of the workpiece.

[0020] In this solution, by setting the first positioning block, the side wall of the workpiece can be initially positioned when it is installed on the mounting frame, making the installation position more accurate.

[0021] Preferably, a second positioning block is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket. The second positioning block is provided with a spring and a movable block. A connecting hole is provided on the second positioning block. The movable block is movably connected to the second positioning block through the connecting hole. The spring is sleeved on the movable block. The two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the movable block and the second positioning block. The second positioning block and the movable block are used to position the rear side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece.

[0022] In this solution, by setting a movable block and a spring, the workpiece is installed when the movable block is pulled. After installation, the pulling force of the movable block is released, and the workpiece is reset under the action of the spring to further position it, making its position more accurate and preventing it from moving.

[0023] Preferably, the positioning device includes a positioning drive assembly and a pressing block. Positioning plates are provided on both sides of the mounting bracket on the frame. The positioning drive assembly is provided on the positioning plate. The pressing block is rotatably provided on the positioning drive assembly. The pressing block can press on the workpiece to position the workpiece.

[0024] In this solution, the positioning drive component is set to drive the pressing block to press on the workpiece so that the workpiece will not move up and down or tilt during processing, thus making the processing position more accurate.

[0025] Preferably, a waste chip collection box is provided on the frame below the grinding area of ​​the milling device and the mounting frame.

[0026] In this solution, by setting up a waste collection box, the waste shavings after grinding can be collected for convenient and unified treatment to maintain cleanliness.

[0027] As a further preferred embodiment, a waste liquid collection box is provided below the waste collection box, and the bottom wall of the waste collection box has several through holes connecting the waste collection box and the waste liquid collection box.

[0028] In this solution, waste liquid is collected by setting up a waste liquid collection box. During grinding, cool water needs to be added to reduce the grinding temperature. The waste liquid flows into the waste liquid collection box through the through hole of the waste chip collection box for unified collection and treatment to keep it clean. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the gate removal and grinding equipment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gate removal and grinding equipment of this utility model after the workpiece is hidden;

[0032] Figure 3 is a top view of the gate removal and grinding equipment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 is a top view of the gate removal and grinding equipment of this utility model with the workpiece hidden.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 11. Guide rail; 12. Moving block; 2. Grinding device; 21. Grinding machine; 22. First drive mechanism; 3. Grinding device; 31. Grinding machine; 32. Second drive mechanism; 33. Slide rail; 34. Third drive mechanism; 4. Mounting bracket; 41. Tension spring; 42. First positioning block; 43. Second positioning block; 44. Spring; 45. Pulling block; 5. Positioning device; 51. Positioning drive assembly; 52. Pressing block; 53. Positioning plate; 6. Waste chip collection box; 61. Through hole; 7. Waste liquid collection box; 8. Workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and represent schematic diagrams, not actual physical representations, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. It is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings for those skilled in the art.

[0036] This utility model discloses a gate removal and grinding device, which includes a frame 1, a milling device 2, a grinding device 3, a mounting frame 4, a tension spring 41, and a positioning device 5. The milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 are movably mounted on the frame 1. The mounting frame 4 is movably mounted on the frame 1 and located on one side of the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 for mounting a workpiece 8. The milling device 2 has a milling plane, and the grinding device 3 has a grinding plane, which are parallel to the milling plane. The milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 move synchronously or asynchronously. The milling device 2 first cuts and removes the lateral gate of the workpiece, and then the grinding device 3 moves to grind the side of the workpiece. Optionally, the milling plane and the grinding plane are basically flush, and the grinding plane slightly exceeds the milling plane to constitute the grinding process.

[0037] The two ends of the tension spring 41 are connected to the frame 1 and the mounting bracket 4 respectively; at least one side of the mounting bracket 4 is provided with a positioning device 5 for positioning the workpiece 8.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, a milling device 2 and a grinding device 3 are movably and integrally connected side-by-side on one side of the frame 1. The grinding device 3 is located on one side of the milling device 2. The milling device 2 first performs a milling operation on the workpiece 8, and then the grinding device 3 grinds the workpiece to prevent burrs and cutting marks from affecting its appearance. Both the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 are planar machining devices, capable of machining the sides of the workpiece.

[0039] The frame 1 is movably provided with a mounting frame 4, and a tension spring 41 is provided on the mounting frame 4. The two ends of the tension spring 41 are connected to the mounting frame 4 and the frame 1 respectively. The workpiece 8 is connected to the mounting frame 4. Optionally, the workpiece 8 is a photovoltaic inverter series cover plate.

[0040] A processing area is provided between the mounting frame 4 and the grinding device 3 and milling device 2. After the workpiece is mounted on the mounting frame 4, the part of the workpiece to be processed is located within the processing area, making it convenient for the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 to mill and grind it. When mounting the workpiece 8, the mounting frame 4 needs to be moved out for installation to avoid interference between the workpiece and the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3. After the workpiece 8 is mounted on the mounting frame 4, the tension spring 41 returns to its original deformation, thereby moving the mounting frame 4 closer to the side of the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3, thus better fixing the processing position of the workpiece 8 and making its position more stable.

[0041] Positioning devices 5 are also provided on both sides of the mounting frame 4 on the frame 1. The positioning devices 5 are used to position the workpiece 8 to be processed.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the workpiece 8 is installed by setting the mounting bracket 4. After the workpiece 8 is installed on the mounting bracket 4, the mounting bracket 4 is pulled back to the predetermined position by the tension spring 41. Then, the workpiece 8 is positioned by the positioning device 5. Then, it is milled by the milling device 2. Finally, the milling position is ground by the grinding device 3. This can make the processing position more accurate and the angle of the milled workpiece 8 more accurate, resulting in a higher yield.

[0043] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a guide rail 11 is provided on the frame 1, and a movable block 12 is provided at the lower end of the mounting frame 4, and the movable block 12 can slide along the movable block 12.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, two guide rails 11 are laid along the length of the frame 1. Two moving blocks 12 are provided at the lower end of the mounting frame 4. The two moving blocks 12 are slidably disposed on the guide rails 11, so that after the mounting frame 4 is pulled out to install the workpiece 8, it will not have an angular deviation after being reset. A limit block is provided on the frame 1, and a limit spring 44 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 4. The limit spring 44 can abut against the limit block to limit the pull-out angle of the mounting frame 4, which can not only protect the tension spring 41 but also limit the pull-out position of the mounting frame 4. By setting the moving blocks 12 to slide along the guide rails 11, it can be ensured that the position of the mounting frame 4 can be reset more accurately after the workpiece 8 is installed.

[0045] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the milling device 2 includes a milling assembly 21 and a first drive mechanism 22. The first drive mechanism 22 is movably mounted on the frame 1. The milling assembly 21 is connected to the first drive mechanism 22, and the first drive mechanism 22 drives the milling assembly 21 to mill the gate of the workpiece 8.

[0046] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the grinding device 3 includes a grinding machine 31 and a second drive mechanism 32. The second drive mechanism 32 is movably mounted on the frame 1. The grinding machine 31 is connected to the second drive mechanism 32 to drive the grinding machine 31 to grind the surface of the workpiece 8 after milling.

[0047] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the lower ends of the milling device 2 and the grinding device 3 are provided with sliding seats, the frame 1 is provided with slide rails 33, and a third drive mechanism 34 is connected to the sliding seats. The third drive mechanism 34 drives the sliding seats to slide along the slide rails 33 to drive the grinding device 3 and the milling device 2 to move.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the milling device 2 includes a first drive mechanism 22 and a milling assembly 21, and the grinding device 3 includes a second drive mechanism 32 and a grinding machine 31. The first drive mechanism 22 is connected to the milling assembly 21 to drive it to perform milling, and the second drive mechanism 32 is connected to the grinding machine 31 to drive it to perform grinding operations. The grinding machine 31 is located to the left of the milling assembly 21. The first drive mechanism 22, the second drive mechanism 32, the milling assembly 21, and the grinding machine 31 are combined into an integrated milling device 2. A sliding seat is provided at the lower end of the milling device 2. A slide rail 33 is laid on the frame 1 along its width direction. The sliding seat is slidably mounted on the slide rail 33. The sliding seat is connected to a third drive mechanism 34. The third drive mechanism 34 drives the sliding seat to slide along the slide rail 33, thereby driving the milling device 2 to move. The first drive mechanism 22 and the second drive mechanism 32 are both drive motors, and the third drive mechanism 34 can be a telescopic cylinder. The telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the sliding seat. By having two motors drive the milling assembly 21 and the grinding machine 31 to rotate, and then using a pneumatic device to push the milling device 2, the outer side is subjected to gate removal and milling operations. This process completes two steps at once, which not only perfectly eliminates the appearance defects caused by manual processing and improves the product qualification rate, but also reduces the number of steps and improves work efficiency and productivity.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, a first drive mechanism 22 drives the milling assembly 21 to perform milling operations on the workpiece 8. A second drive mechanism 32 drives the grinding machine 31 to perform a grinding operation on the milled workpiece 8 to prevent burrs and cutting marks from affecting its appearance. A third drive mechanism 34 drives the sliding seat to slide along the slide rail 33, thereby moving the grinding device 3 and the milling device 2 to process the workpiece 8.

[0050] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a first positioning block 42 is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket 4. The first positioning block 42 is used to position the front sidewall of the mounting groove of the workpiece 8.

[0051] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a second positioning block 43 is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket 4. A spring 44 and a movable block 45 are provided on the second positioning block 43. A connecting hole is provided on the second positioning block 43. The movable block 45 passes through the connecting hole and is movably connected to the second positioning block 43. The spring 44 is sleeved on the movable block 45. The two ends of the spring 44 are respectively connected to the movable block 45 and the second positioning block 43. The second positioning block 43 and the movable block 45 are used to position the rear side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece 8.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, two first positioning blocks 42 are provided on the upper front side of the mounting frame 4. The first positioning blocks 42 are located on the left and right sides of the mounting frame 4 and are used to abut against the side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece 8. Two second positioning blocks 43 are provided on the upper rear side of the mounting frame 4. The second positioning blocks 43 are provided with springs 44 and movable blocks 45. The second positioning blocks 43 have connecting holes, and the movable blocks 45 are movably connected to the second positioning blocks 43 through the connecting holes. The movable blocks 45 are fitted with springs 44, and the two ends of the springs 44 are respectively connected to the movable blocks 45 and the second positioning blocks 43. The second positioning blocks 43 and the movable blocks 45 are used to position the rear side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece 8. After the front side of the workpiece 8 is fastened in place, the movable blocks 45 are pulled to fasten the rear side of the workpiece 8. After the movable blocks 45 are released, the springs 44 return to their original position and automatically abut against the rear side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece 8, fixing the movement of the workpiece 8 in the front-back and left-right directions, so that its position will not shift during processing.

[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, by setting the first positioning block 42, the side wall of the workpiece 8 can be initially positioned when it is installed on the mounting bracket 4, making its installation more accurate. By setting the movable block 45 and the spring 44, the workpiece 8 is installed when the movable block 45 is pulled. After installation, the pulling force of the movable block 45 is released, and the workpiece 8 is reset under the action of the spring 44 to further position it, making its position more accurate and preventing it from moving.

[0054] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the positioning device 5 includes a positioning drive assembly 51 and a pressing block 52. Positioning plates 53 are provided on both sides of the mounting bracket 4 on the frame 1. The positioning drive assembly 51 is provided on the positioning plate 53. The pressing block 52 is rotatably provided on the positioning drive assembly 51. The pressing block 52 can press on the workpiece 8 to position the workpiece 8.

[0055] Specifically, in this embodiment, positioning plates 53 are provided on both the left and right sides of the mounting frame 4 on the frame 1. Positioning drive components 51 are provided on the positioning plates 53. The positioning drive components 51 are rotary telescopic cylinders. Pressing blocks 52 are rotatably provided on the positioning drive components 51. The positioning drive components 51 drive the pressing blocks 52 to rotate to the upper end of the workpiece 8 and press them against the upper end of the workpiece 8 to position the workpiece 8 and prevent the workpiece 8 from moving in the vertical direction.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, by setting the positioning drive component 51 to drive the pressing block 52 to press on the workpiece 8, the workpiece 8 will not move up and down or tilt during processing, making the processing position more accurate.

[0057] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a waste collection box 6 is provided on the frame 1 below the milling area of ​​the milling device 2 and the mounting frame 4.

[0058] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a waste liquid collection tank 7 is provided below the waste debris collection tank 6, and the bottom wall of the waste debris collection tank 6 has several through holes 61 connecting the waste debris collection tank 6 and the waste liquid collection tank 7. A water outlet valve connected to the collection tank of the waste liquid collection tank 7 is provided at the lower end of the waste liquid collection tank 7.

[0059] Specifically, in this embodiment, a waste chip collection box 6 is provided to collect the milling waste chips for convenient and unified treatment to maintain cleanliness. A waste liquid collection box 7 is provided to collect waste liquid. During milling, cool water needs to be added to reduce the milling temperature. The waste liquid flows from the through hole 61 of the waste chip collection box 6 into the waste liquid collection box 7 for unified treatment to maintain cleanliness.

[0060] It should be understood that this invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gate removal and grinding device, characterized in that: Includes a frame; a milling device and a grinding device arranged side by side, linearly sliding on the frame, the milling device having a milling plane, the grinding device having a grinding plane, the grinding plane and the milling plane being parallel; A mounting bracket, slidably mounted on the frame, is used to mount a workpiece. The sliding direction of the mounting bracket is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the milling device. The mounting bracket is located on one side of both the milling device and the grinding device. A tension spring has its two ends connected to the frame and the mounting bracket, respectively. The mounting bracket moves toward the milling device under the elastic preload of the tension spring. A positioning device is distributed on at least one side of the mounting bracket and is used to clamp and position the workpiece. The clamping direction of the positioning device is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the mounting bracket.

2. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The milling device includes a milling assembly and a first drive mechanism. The first drive mechanism is movably mounted on the frame. The milling assembly is connected to the first drive mechanism to drive the milling assembly to mill the gate of the workpiece.

3. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grinding device includes a grinding machine and a second drive mechanism. The second drive mechanism is movably mounted on the frame. The grinding machine is connected to the second drive mechanism to drive the grinding machine to grind the edge of the workpiece.

4. A gate removal and grinding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a slide rail, and the milling device and the grinding device are mounted on a sliding seat. The sliding seat is connected to a third drive mechanism, which drives the sliding seat to slide along the slide rail so as to drive the grinding device and the milling device to move synchronously.

5. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with guide rails, and the lower end of the mounting bracket is equipped with a movable block, which can slide along the movable block.

6. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first positioning block is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket. The first positioning block is used to position the front side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece.

7. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second positioning block is provided on one side of the upper end of the mounting bracket. The second positioning block is provided with a spring and a movable block. A connecting hole is provided on the second positioning block. The movable block passes through the connecting hole and is movably connected to the second positioning block. The spring is sleeved on the movable block. The two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the movable block and the second positioning block. The second positioning block and the movable block are used to position the rear side wall of the mounting groove of the workpiece.

8. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning device includes a positioning drive assembly and a pressing block. Positioning plates are provided on both sides of the mounting bracket on the frame. The positioning drive assembly is provided on the positioning plate. The pressing block is rotatably provided on the positioning drive assembly. The pressing block can press on the workpiece to position the workpiece.

9. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A waste chip collection box is provided on the frame below the grinding area of ​​the milling device and the mounting frame.

10. The gate removal and grinding equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, Below the waste collection box is a waste liquid collection box, and the bottom wall of the waste collection box has several through holes that connect the waste collection box and the waste liquid collection box.