Aluminum plate cutting and blanking device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device, including a worktable, a first guiding mechanism, and a second guiding mechanism. The worktable has a support three fixedly connected to its upper end, a sliding groove at the upper end of the support three, a sliding seat two slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and a laser nozzle at the front end of the sliding seat two. A control box is located in the middle of the left side surface of the worktable, and a laser generator is installed on the inner wall of the control box. The output end of the laser generator is connected to the laser nozzle via a wire. A PLC controller is located in the middle of the control box door, and the input end of the laser generator is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller. The input end of the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply. The first guiding mechanism is located at the front end of the upper surface of the worktable. This aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device can realize the guiding work before and after cutting aluminum sheets of different specifications, effectively improving the cutting and blanking efficiency of the aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum sheet processing technology, specifically to an aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum sheet cutting and blanking equipment is a special equipment used for cutting and blanking aluminum sheets. This equipment is usually characterized by high speed, precision and high efficiency to meet the processing needs of aluminum sheets.

[0003] Some existing aluminum sheet cutting and blanking devices use a guideless unit method to cut and blank aluminum sheets;

[0004] Traditional aluminum sheet cutting devices of this type have some problems. For example, the use of a guideless unit may affect the cutting accuracy of the aluminum sheet, which in turn may affect the cutting efficiency of the aluminum sheet cutting device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device that can realize the guiding work before and after cutting and blanking aluminum sheets of different specifications, effectively improve the cutting and blanking efficiency of the aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device, and effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device, comprising a worktable, a first guiding mechanism, and a second guiding mechanism;

[0007] Workbench: A bracket three is fixedly connected to its upper end. A slide groove is provided at the upper end of the bracket three. A sliding seat two is slidably connected inside the slide groove. A laser nozzle is provided at the front end of the sliding seat two. A control box is provided in the middle of the left side surface of the workbench. A laser generator is provided on the inner wall of the control box. The output end of the laser generator is connected to the laser nozzle through a wire. A PLC controller is provided in the middle of the control box door. The input end of the laser generator is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller. The input end of the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0008] First guiding mechanism: It is located at the front end of the upper surface of the worktable;

[0009] The second guiding mechanism, located at the rear end of the worktable surface, guides aluminum sheets of different specifications before and after cutting, effectively improving the cutting efficiency of the aluminum sheet cutting device.

[0010] Furthermore, the first guiding mechanism includes a bracket, a guide frame, and guide wheels. The bracket is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper surface of the workbench. A guide groove is provided at the upper end of the bracket. The guide frame is slidably connected to both the left and right ends of the guide groove. A guide post is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bracket. The upper ends of the guide frame are slidably connected to the guide post. The lower ends of the guide frame are rotatably connected to evenly distributed guide wheels, providing guidance for the movement of aluminum plates of different specifications before cutting.

[0011] Furthermore, the first guiding mechanism also includes a bidirectional lead screw, a drive handle, and a motor. The bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected to the inside of the guide groove. The upper end of the guide frame is threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw. The drive handle is fixedly connected to the right end of the bidirectional lead screw. The front end of the upper surface of the guide frame is equipped with a motor. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertically adjacent guide wheel. The input end of the motor is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller to adjust the guide frame spacing and assist in the movement of the aluminum plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the second guiding mechanism includes a second bracket, a bidirectional screw, a first sliding seat, a support column, and an adjusting frame. The second bracket is fixedly connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the workbench. The first sliding seat is slidably connected to the left and right ends of the second bracket. Each first sliding seat has a sliding opening inside, and a support column is slidably connected inside the sliding opening. The lower ends of two longitudinally adjacent support columns are fixedly connected to the upper end of the same adjusting frame. The lower end of the adjusting frame is rotatably connected to evenly distributed second guide wheels. The rear second bracket is fixedly connected to a guide rod inside, and the guide rod is slidably connected to two laterally adjacent first sliding seats. The bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front second bracket, and the bidirectional screw is threadedly connected to two laterally adjacent first sliding seats. The right end of the bidirectional screw is fixedly connected to a second drive handle. A support plate is fixedly connected between the two second brackets, providing guidance for the movement of aluminum sheets of different specifications after cutting.

[0013] Furthermore, the second guiding mechanism also includes a drive frame, a slide rod, and a lead screw. The lead screw is threaded to the middle of the support plate. A drive handle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lead screw. The lower end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the upper end of the drive frame. The slide rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive frame. Supports are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the adjusting frame. The upper ends of the supports are slidably connected to the slide rods, making the adjusting frame suitable for aluminum plates of different specifications.

[0014] Furthermore, a bidirectional lead screw 2 is rotatably connected inside the slide groove. The middle part of the bidirectional lead screw 2 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the sliding seat 2. A motor 2 is provided on the upper end of the right side surface of the bracket 3. The output shaft of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to the left end of the bidirectional lead screw 2. The input end of the motor 2 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller to provide driving force for the lateral movement of the laser nozzle.

[0015] Furthermore, a support plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the workbench. The front and rear ends of the support plate are provided with evenly distributed mounting grooves. The interior of each mounting groove is rotatably connected to an auxiliary wheel. The middle of the support plate is provided with evenly distributed rectangular openings. A collection funnel is fixedly connected to the lower end of the workbench. A collection groove is provided on the lower side of the workbench. The collection groove and the collection funnel are vertically aligned, providing a support plane for the cutting and blanking of aluminum sheets.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The operator places the aluminum sheet to be cut stably on the upper part of the support plate. Simultaneously, the three auxiliary wheels on the front move the aluminum sheet backward. The operator then rotates the drive handle, which in turn rotates the double-acting screw. This rotation causes the guide frames to move towards the center of the support. The movement of the guide frames in opposite directions also causes the adjacent vertical guide wheels to move towards the center of the support, thus achieving lateral clamping of the aluminum sheet to be cut. Once the clamping is stable, the operator stops rotating the drive handle. Then, the PLC controller activates two motors. The rotation of the output shafts of these motors drives the adjacent vertical guide wheels, further assisting in the movement of the aluminum sheet to be cut. This system enables the guiding of aluminum sheets of different specifications before cutting, effectively improving the cutting efficiency of the aluminum sheet cutting device.

[0018] 2. The operator rotates drive handle two, which in turn rotates the bidirectional screw. The rotation of the bidirectional screw causes the sliding seats one to move towards the center of support one. The movement of the sliding seats one towards each other causes the support columns to move towards each other, which in turn causes the adjusting frame to move towards the center of support two. The movement of the adjusting frame towards each other causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels two to move towards each other. At the same time, the movement of the adjusting frame towards each other causes the vertically adjacent supports to slide towards each other on the outer surface of the slide rod. When the adjusting frame moves to the desired position, the operator stops rotating drive handle two and rotates drive handle three. The rotation of drive handle three causes the lead screw to rotate, which causes the drive frame to move downward, which in turn causes the slide rod to move downward, which in turn causes the adjusting frame to move downward. At the same time, the support columns slide downward inside the corresponding sliding openings. The downward movement of the adjusting frame causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels two to move downward. When the guide wheels two move to the desired position, the operator stops rotating drive handle three. This can realize the guiding work after cutting and blanking aluminum plates of different specifications, effectively improving the cutting and blanking efficiency of the aluminum plate cutting and blanking device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the second guide mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Workbench, 2. First guide mechanism, 21. Support 1, 22. Bidirectional lead screw 1, 23. Drive handle 1, 24. Guide frame, 25. Guide wheel 1, 26. Motor 1, 3. Second guide mechanism, 31. Support 2, 32. Bidirectional lead screw, 33. Sliding seat 1, 34. Support column, 35. Adjusting frame, 36. Drive frame, 37. Slide rod, 38. Lead screw, 4. Support 3, 5. Bidirectional lead screw 2, 6. Motor 2, 7. Sliding seat 2, 8. Laser nozzle, 9. Control box, 10. Laser generator, 11. Support plate, 12. Auxiliary wheel, 13. Collection funnel, 14. Collection trough, 15. PLC controller. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a technical solution: an aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device, including a worktable 1, a first guide mechanism 2, and a second guide mechanism 3;

[0025] Workbench 1: A bracket 3 4 is fixedly connected to its upper end. A slide groove is provided at the upper end of the bracket 3 4. A sliding seat 2 7 is slidably connected inside the slide groove. A laser nozzle 8 is provided at the front end of the sliding seat 2 7. A control box 9 is provided in the middle of the left side surface of the workbench 1. A laser generator 10 is provided on the inner wall of the control box 9. The output end of the laser generator 10 is connected to the laser nozzle 8 through a wire. A PLC controller 15 is provided in the middle of the door of the control box 9. The input end of the laser generator 10 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 15. The input end of the PLC controller 15 is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0026] First guiding mechanism 2: It is located at the front end of the upper surface of the worktable 1. The first guiding mechanism 2 includes a bracket 21, a guide frame 24, and guide wheels 25. The bracket 21 is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper surface of the worktable 1. A guide groove is provided at the upper end of the bracket 21. The guide frame 24 is slidably connected to both the left and right ends of the guide groove. A guide post is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bracket 21. The upper ends of the guide frames 24 are slidably connected to the guide posts. The lower ends of the guide frames 24 are rotatably connected to evenly distributed guide wheels 25. The first guiding mechanism 2 also includes a bidirectional lead screw 22, a drive handle 23, and a motor 26. The bidirectional lead screw 22 is rotatably connected to the inside of the guide groove. The upper ends of the guide frames 24 are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 22. The drive handle 23 is fixedly connected to the right end of the bidirectional lead screw 22. The motor 26 is provided at the front end of the upper surface of the guide frame 24. The output shaft of the motor 26 is vertically aligned with the guide groove. The upper ends of adjacent guide wheels 25 are fixedly connected, and the input end of motor 26 is electrically connected to the output end of PLC controller 15. The aluminum sheet to be cut is stably placed on the upper end of support plate 11. At the same time, the three auxiliary wheels 12 on the front side cause the aluminum sheet to move backward. Meanwhile, by rotating drive handle 23, the rotation of drive handle 23 drives the rotation of bidirectional lead screw 22. The rotation of bidirectional lead screw 22 causes the guide frame 24 to move towards the center of bracket 21. The movement of guide frame 24 towards each other causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels 25 to move towards the center of bracket 21, thereby achieving lateral clamping of the aluminum sheet to be cut. After the clamping is stable, the rotation of drive handle 23 is stopped, and then the two motors 26 are operated by PLC controller 15. The rotation of the output shaft of motor 26 drives the vertically adjacent guide wheels 25 to rotate, thereby assisting the movement of the aluminum sheet to be cut.

[0027] The second guiding mechanism 3 is located at the rear end of the upper surface of the worktable 1. The second guiding mechanism 3 includes a second support 31, a bidirectional screw 32, a first sliding seat 33, a support column 34, and an adjusting frame 35. The second support 31 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the worktable 1. The first sliding seat 33 is slidably connected to the left and right ends of the second support 31. Each first sliding seat 33 has a sliding opening inside, and a support column 34 is slidably connected inside each sliding opening. The lower ends of two longitudinally adjacent support columns 34 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the same adjusting frame 35. The lower end of the adjusting frame 35 is rotatably connected to evenly distributed guide wheels 2. The second bracket 31 has a guide rod fixedly connected inside. The guide rod is slidably connected to two adjacent sliding seats 33 laterally. A bidirectional screw 32 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front bracket 31. The bidirectional screw 32 is threadedly connected to the two adjacent sliding seats 33 laterally. A drive handle 2 is fixedly connected to the right end of the bidirectional screw 32. A support plate is fixedly connected between the two brackets 31. The second guide mechanism 3 also includes a drive frame 36, a slide rod 37, and a lead screw 38. The lead screw 38 is threadedly connected to the middle of the support plate. A drive handle 3 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lead screw 38. The lower end of the lead screw 38 is connected to the upper end of the drive frame 36. The sliding rod 37 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive frame 36 via a rotatable connection. Each adjusting frame 35 has a fixed support at its upper end, and the upper end of each support is slidably connected to the sliding rod 37. Rotating the drive handle 2 causes the bidirectional screw 32 to rotate, which in turn causes the sliding seats 33 to move towards the center of the support 31. This movement of the sliding seats 33 towards each other causes the support columns 34 to move towards each other, which in turn causes the adjusting frames 35 to move towards the center of the support 31. This movement of the adjusting frames 35 towards each other also causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels 2 to move towards each other. Simultaneously, the movement of the adjusting frames 35 towards each other... The vertically adjacent supports slide towards each other on the outer surface of the slide bar 37. When the adjusting frame 35 moves to the desired position, the second drive handle is stopped and the third drive handle is rotated. The rotation of the third drive handle drives the lead screw 38 to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw 38 causes the drive frame 36 to move down, which in turn causes the slide bar 37 to move down, which in turn causes the adjusting frame 35 to move down. At the same time, the support column 34 slides down inside the corresponding sliding opening. The downward movement of the adjusting frame 35 causes the vertically adjacent guide wheel 2 to move down. When the guide wheel 2 moves to the desired position, the third drive handle is stopped. The guide wheel 2 at the rear end provides guidance for the aluminum sheet after cutting.

[0028] Among them: the internal rotating connection of the slide is a double-acting screw 5, the middle part of the double-acting screw 5 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the sliding seat 7, the upper end of the right side surface of the bracket 3 4 is equipped with a motor 6, the output shaft of the motor 6 is fixedly connected to the left end of the double-acting screw 5, and the input end of the motor 6 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 15.

[0029] Wherein: a support plate 11 is fixedly connected to the middle of the workbench 1, and evenly distributed mounting grooves are provided at both the front and rear ends of the support plate 11. Auxiliary wheels 12 are rotatably connected inside the mounting grooves. Evenly distributed rectangular openings are provided in the middle of the support plate 11. A collection funnel 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the workbench 1. A collection trough 14 is provided on the lower side of the workbench 1. The collection trough 14 and the collection funnel 13 are vertically corresponding.

[0030] The working principle of the aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device provided by this utility model is as follows: During operation, the operator stably places the workbench 1, the support 4, and other mechanisms in the horizontal working area. After the placement is stable, the operator stably places the aluminum sheet to be cut and blanked on the upper end of the support plate 11. At the same time, the three auxiliary wheels 12 on the front side cause the aluminum sheet to move backward. Simultaneously, the operator rotates the drive handle 23, which drives the double-acting lead screw 22 to rotate. The rotation of the double-acting lead screw 22 causes the guide frames 24 to move towards the center of the support 21. The movement of the guide frames 24 towards each other causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels 25 to move towards the center of the support 21. The support 21 moves in the center direction to achieve lateral clamping of the aluminum sheet to be cut. After the clamping is stable, the operator stops rotating the drive handle 23. Then, the PLC controller 15 drives the two motors 26 to operate. The rotation of the output shaft of the motors 26 drives the vertically adjacent guide wheels 25 to rotate, thereby assisting the movement of the aluminum sheet to be cut. At the same time, the operator controls the laser generator 10 to operate through the PLC controller 15. The laser generator 10 generates laser light, which is transmitted to the laser nozzle 8 through a wire and then ejected by the laser nozzle 8, thereby achieving the cutting of the aluminum sheet. The second motor 6 operates, and the output of the second motor 6... The rotation of the shaft drives the double-acting screw 7 to rotate, which in turn causes the sliding seat 8 to slide laterally inside the groove. This, in turn, causes the laser nozzle 8 to move laterally, cooperating with the longitudinally moving aluminum plate to achieve the cutting and blanking of the aluminum plate. Simultaneously, the operator rotates the drive handle 2, which drives the double-acting screw 32 to rotate. The rotation of the double-acting screw 32 causes the sliding seats 33 to move towards the center of the support 31. The movement of the sliding seats 33 towards each other causes the support columns 34 to move towards each other, which in turn causes the adjusting frame 35 to move towards the center of the support 31. The movement of the adjusting frame 35 towards each other causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels 2 to move towards each other. When the sections 35 move towards each other, they cause the vertically adjacent supports to slide towards each other on the outer surface of the slide bar 37. When the adjusting frame 35 moves to the desired position, the operator stops rotating the second drive handle and rotates the third drive handle. The rotation of the third drive handle causes the lead screw 38 to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw 38 causes the drive frame 36 to move down, which in turn causes the slide bar 37 to move down, which in turn causes the adjusting frame 35 to move down. At the same time, the support columns 34 slide down inside the corresponding sliding openings. The downward movement of the adjusting frame 35 causes the vertically adjacent guide wheels 2 to move down. When the guide wheels 2 move to the desired position, the operator stops rotating the third drive handle. The guide wheels 2 at the rear end provide guidance for the aluminum sheet after cutting.

[0031] It is worth noting that, in the above embodiments, the first motor 26 can be a 57BYGH435-65AG6 motor, the second motor 6 can be a 5IK120A-AF motor, the laser generator 10 can be a ZX-MJHJ-1000W laser, and the PLC controller 15 can be a DVP48EH programmable controller. The PLC controller 15 controls the operation of the first motor 25, the second motor 6, and the laser generator 10 using methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0032] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device, characterized in that: It includes a worktable (1), a first guide mechanism (2), and a second guide mechanism (3); Workbench (1): A bracket three (4) is fixedly connected to its upper end. A slide groove is provided at the upper end of the bracket three (4). A sliding seat two (7) is slidably connected inside the slide groove. A laser nozzle (8) is provided at the front end of the sliding seat two (7). A control box (9) is provided in the middle of the left side surface of the workbench (1). A laser generator (10) is provided on the inner wall of the control box (9). The output end of the laser generator (10) is connected to the laser nozzle (8) through a wire. A PLC controller (15) is provided in the middle of the door of the control box (9). The input end of the laser generator (10) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (15). The input end of the PLC controller (15) is electrically connected to the external power supply. First guide mechanism (2): It is located at the front end of the upper surface of the worktable (1); Second guide mechanism (3): It is located at the rear end of the upper surface of the worktable (1).

2. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guiding mechanism (2) includes a bracket (21), a guide frame (24) and a guide wheel (25). The bracket (21) is fixedly connected to the front end of the upper surface of the workbench (1). The upper end of the bracket (21) is provided with a guide groove. The left and right ends of the guide groove are slidably connected to the guide frame (24). The lower end of the bracket (21) is fixedly connected to a guide column. The upper end of the guide frame (24) is slidably connected to the guide column. The lower end of the guide frame (24) is rotatably connected to the evenly distributed guide wheel (25).

3. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first guide mechanism (2) further includes a bidirectional lead screw (22), a drive handle (23), and a motor (26). The bidirectional lead screw (22) is rotatably connected to the inside of the guide groove. The upper end of the guide frame (24) is threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw (22). The drive handle (23) is fixedly connected to the right end of the bidirectional lead screw (22). The front end of the upper surface of the guide frame (24) is provided with a motor (26). The output shaft of the motor (26) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertically adjacent guide wheel (25). The input end of the motor (26) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (15).

4. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second guiding mechanism (3) includes a second bracket (31), a bidirectional screw (32), a first sliding seat (33), a support column (34), and an adjusting frame (35). The second bracket (31) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the workbench (1). The first sliding seat (33) is slidably connected to the left and right ends of the second bracket (31). The interior of the first sliding seat (33) is provided with a sliding opening, and the interior of the sliding opening is slidably connected to the support column (34). The lower ends of two longitudinally adjacent support columns (34) are connected to the same adjusting frame (35). The upper end is fixedly connected, the lower end of the adjusting frame (35) is rotatably connected to the evenly distributed guide wheel two, the rear bracket two (31) is fixedly connected to the guide rod, the guide rod is slidably connected to the two adjacent sliding seats one (33) laterally, the bidirectional screw (32) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front bracket two (31), the bidirectional screw (32) is threadedly connected to the two adjacent sliding seats one (33) laterally, the right end of the bidirectional screw (32) is fixedly connected to the drive handle two, and the two bracket two (31) are fixedly connected to the support plate.

5. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second guide mechanism (3) also includes a drive frame (36), a slide rod (37) and a lead screw (38). The lead screw (38) is threaded to the middle of the support plate. The upper end of the lead screw (38) is fixedly connected to a drive handle. The lower end of the lead screw (38) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the drive frame (36). The slide rod (37) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the drive frame (36). The upper end of the adjusting frame (35) is fixedly connected to a support. The upper end of the support is slidably connected to the slide rod (37).

6. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner rotatable connection of the slide is a two-way lead screw (5), the middle part of the two-way lead screw (5) is threaded to the rear end of the sliding seat (7), and a motor (6) is provided on the upper end of the right side surface of the bracket (4). The output shaft of the motor (6) is fixedly connected to the left end of the two-way lead screw (5), and the input end of the motor (6) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (15).

7. The aluminum sheet cutting and blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (11) is fixedly connected to the middle of the workbench (1). The front and rear ends of the support plate (11) are provided with evenly distributed mounting grooves. The interior of each mounting groove is rotatably connected with an auxiliary wheel (12). The middle of the support plate (11) is provided with an evenly distributed rectangular opening. A collection funnel (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the workbench (1). A collection groove (14) is provided on the lower side of the workbench (1). The collection groove (14) and the collection funnel (13) are vertically aligned.

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