Automobile air conditioner air pipe cutting tool

By using a first cutting mechanism and a second cutting mechanism to clamp the two ends of the air duct in the automotive air conditioning duct cutting equipment, and using a contour seat and a cutter to slide and cut, the problems of complex tooling structure and high cost in the prior art are solved, and the effect of simplifying the structure and reducing costs is achieved.

CN224334579UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09东莞井上建上汽车部件有限公司

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
东莞井上建上汽车部件有限公司
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The positioning mechanism of existing automotive air conditioning duct cutting equipment requires a clearance structure for the cutting mechanism, resulting in complex tooling structure and high cost.

Method used

The first and second cutting mechanisms clamp the two ends of the duct respectively, and the first and second cutters slide on the contour seat to cut. The drilling mechanism is used for fixing and cutting, eliminating the need for additional avoidance structures.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the cutting structure, reduces tooling costs, and improves cutting accuracy and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to cutting tool technical field, especially is a kind of automobile air conditioner air pipe cutting tool.This kind of automobile air conditioner air pipe cutting tool, including workbench, first cutting mechanism, second cutting mechanism, drilling mechanism;First cutting mechanism includes first profiling seat, second profiling seat, first cutter groove, second cutter groove, first cutter;First cutter groove is set in first profiling seat;Second cutter groove is set in second profiling seat;First profiling seat and second profiling seat clamp the first end portion of air pipe;Second cutting mechanism includes third profiling seat, fourth profiling seat, fifth profiling seat, second cutter;Third profiling seat and fourth profiling seat clamp the second end portion of air pipe;Fifth profiling seat is inclined and props up the second end portion of air pipe;Second cutter is set in third profiling seat side beside.It is cut to the first end portion of air pipe from below to above by first cutter;Second cutter is cut to the second end portion of air pipe from third profiling seat side beside, and its structure is simple, need not set the structure of avoiding, and cost is lower.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cutting tooling technology, and in particular to a cutting tooling for automotive air conditioning ducts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive air conditioning ducts are usually manufactured using injection molding. After production, the excess material at the ends often needs to be trimmed to meet design and installation requirements.

[0003] Before duct cutting, the air conditioning ducts need to be fixed in place. However, some cutting equipment cuts the air conditioning ducts from top to bottom. This design requires the duct positioning mechanism to have an additional structure to avoid the cutting mechanism, which makes the cutting structure of the tooling more complex and costly.

[0004] For example, Chinese patent application CN201720012406.0 discloses an automotive air conditioning duct cutting fixture, specifically stating that "the cutting positioning mechanism can drive the cutting mechanism to move vertically up and down, thereby pressing the duct and confining it within the cutting area of ​​the cutting mechanism." "The first cutting component includes a first cutting mounting seat fixed to the upper surface of the cutting fixing plate, on which a first cutting cylinder is fixed, and the end of the first cutting cylinder is connected to a first cutting blade. The second cutting component includes a second cutting mounting seat fixed to the upper surface of the cutting fixing plate, on which a second cutting cylinder is fixed, and the end of the second cutting cylinder is connected to a second cutting blade." The cutting positioning mechanism is used to fix the duct; the first and second cutting components cut the end of the duct from top to bottom. This design requires the cutting positioning mechanism to have a structure to allow for clearance between the first and second cutting components, resulting in a complex cutting structure and higher cost for the fixture. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology and its main objective is to provide an automotive air conditioning duct cutting fixture. The fixture structure has been optimized, the cutting structure of the fixture is simpler, and the cost is lower, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This application provides a cutting fixture for automotive air conditioning ducts, including a worktable; the worktable is provided with a first cutting mechanism, a second cutting mechanism, and a drilling mechanism;

[0008] The first cutting mechanism includes a first contouring seat, a second contouring seat, a first cutting groove, a second cutting groove, and a first cutting blade;

[0009] The first cutting groove is disposed in the first contouring seat; the second cutting groove is disposed in the second contouring seat; the first contouring seat and the second contouring seat can clamp the first end of the air duct; the first cutter is disposed in the first cutting groove and can slide to the second cutting groove;

[0010] The second cutting mechanism includes a third contouring seat, a fourth contouring seat, a fifth contouring seat, and a second cutting blade;

[0011] The third and fourth contouring seats can clamp the second end of the duct; the fifth contouring seat can obliquely support the second end of the duct; the second cutter is located on the side of the third contouring seat and can move towards the duct.

[0012] Preferably, the first cutting mechanism further includes a first drive module; the first drive module includes a first cylinder, a first guide rod, and a first mounting bracket; the output end of the first cylinder is connected to the first mounting bracket; the first mounting bracket slides up and down on the first guide rod; the second contouring seat is disposed on the first mounting bracket;

[0013] The first cutter is connected to the output end of the second cylinder, and the second cylinder drives the first cutter to move.

[0014] Preferably, the drilling mechanism includes a motor, a drill bit connected to the output end of the motor, a positioning rod on the first mounting bracket, and a sixth contouring seat on the worktable; the motor is connected to the output end of the third cylinder; a first hole is provided on the sixth contouring seat; the positioning rod can press down the air duct on the sixth contouring seat; the drill bit passes through the first hole and drills a hole in the air duct.

[0015] Preferably, the second cutting mechanism further includes a second drive module; the second drive module includes a fourth cylinder, a second guide rod, and a second mounting bracket; the output end of the fourth cylinder is connected to the second mounting bracket; the second mounting bracket slides up and down on the second guide rod; the fourth contour seat is disposed on the second mounting bracket;

[0016] The second cutter is mounted on the tool holder; the tool holder is mounted on the slide rail; the output end of the fifth cylinder is connected to the tool holder; the fifth profiler is connected to the output end of the sixth cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the workbench, the first cutting mechanism, the second cutting mechanism, and the drilling mechanism are mounted on the frame; a safety light curtain and a two-hand switch are provided on the front of the frame.

[0018] Preferably, the top and sides of the frame are equipped with light sources that face the air duct; the rear and left and right sides of the frame are equipped with protective nets; and the bottom of the frame is equipped with casters.

[0019] Preferably, a first material discharge port is provided on the side of the first contouring seat; a second material discharge port is provided on the side of the sixth contouring seat; a recycling bin is provided inside the frame; the recycling bin can catch the waste material cut from the air duct.

[0020] Preferably, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth contouring seats are components made of POM plastic or aluminum alloy.

[0021] Preferably, a first pressure sensor is provided on the top surface of the first contouring seat and on the contouring surface of the first contouring seat; a second pressure sensor is provided on the top surface of the third contouring seat and on the contouring surface of the third contouring seat.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution, the first and second contouring seats fix the first end of the air conditioning duct; the third and fourth contouring seats fix the second end of the air conditioning duct; and the fifth contouring seat obliquely supports the second end of the duct.

[0023] The first cutter in the first cutter groove is positioned beside the first contouring seat, and the first cutter can move upwards towards the duct. The second cutter is positioned beside the third contouring seat and can also move towards the duct. Therefore, this design cleverly utilizes its own structure for optimization, eliminating the need for additional obstacle avoidance structures, resulting in a simpler structure and lower tooling costs.

[0024] During cutting, after the duct is fixed, the first cutter moves from the first cutter groove to the second cutter groove to complete the first end cutting of the air conditioning duct; the second cutter cuts the second end of the air conditioning duct from the side of the third contour seat. It can be seen that this design can not only fix the duct, but also cut the end of the duct. Its structure is simpler and the tooling cost is lower. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 Another perspective diagram.

[0028] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 Diagram showing the view from below.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0030] 10. Frame; 11. Worktable; 12. Two-hand switch; 20. First cutting mechanism; 21. First contouring base; 22. Second contouring base; 23. First cutter groove; 24. Second cutter groove; 25. First cutter; 26. First material discharge port; 27. First pressure sensor; 28. Second cylinder; 210. First drive module; 211. First cylinder; 212. First guide rod; 213. First mounting bracket; 30. Second cutting mechanism; 31. 32. Third contouring seat; 33. Fourth contouring seat; 34. Fifth contouring seat; 35. Second cutter; 36. Second discharge port; 37. Second pressure sensor; 38. Sixth cylinder; 39. Fifth cylinder; 20. Tool holder; 220. Second drive module; 221. Fourth cylinder; 222. Second guide rod; 223. Second mounting bracket; 40. Drilling mechanism; 41. Third cylinder; 42. Motor; 43. Drill bit; 44. Positioning rod; 45. Sixth contouring seat; 46. First hole. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is a cutting tool for automotive air conditioning ducts.

[0033] The first cutter 25 is located on the side of the first contouring base 21, and the first cutter 25 can cut the duct from bottom to top. The second cutter 34 is located on the side of the third contouring base 31, and cuts the duct from the side of the third contouring base 31. This design cleverly utilizes its own structure for optimization, without the need for additional avoidance structures, making the structure simpler and the tooling cost lower.

[0034] This application provides a cutting fixture for automotive air conditioning ducts, including a workbench 11; the workbench 11 is provided with a first cutting mechanism 20, a second cutting mechanism 30, and a drilling mechanism 40; the first cutting mechanism 20 includes a first contouring seat 21, a second contouring seat 22, a first cutting groove 23, a second cutting groove 24, and a first cutter 25; the first cutting groove 23 is disposed in the first contouring seat 21; the second cutting groove 24 is disposed in the second contouring seat 22; the first contouring seat 21 and the second contouring seat 22 can clamp the first end of the duct; the first cutter 25 is disposed in the first cutting groove 23 and can slide to the second cutting groove 24; the second cutting mechanism 30 includes a third contouring seat 31, a fourth contouring seat 32, a fifth contouring seat 33, and a second cutter 34; the third contouring seat 31 and the fourth contouring seat 32 can clamp the second end of the duct; the fifth contouring seat 33 can obliquely support the second end of the duct; the second cutter 34 is disposed beside the third contouring seat 31 and can move toward the duct. The worktable 11 can be made of stainless steel. The first cutting mechanism 20, the second cutting mechanism 30, and the drilling mechanism 40 can be assembled onto the worktable 11 using screws or clips. The first cutting groove 23 and the second cutting groove 24 can be installed using screws. The cooperation of the first cutting groove 23 and the second cutting groove 24 can ensure the movement accuracy of the first cutting blade 25 and prevent it from deviating. During operation, the worker or robot places the air duct on the first contouring seat 21 and the third contouring seat 31. Then, the first contouring seat 21 and the second contouring seat 22 clamp the first end of the air duct; the third contouring seat 31 and the fourth contouring seat 32 clamp the second end of the air duct; the fifth contouring seat 33 obliquely supports the second end of the air duct, so that the air duct is well positioned. Among them, the fifth contouring seat 33 obliquely supports the second end of the air duct, which also stops the second end of the air duct, helping to control the position of the air duct on the tooling and ensuring the cutting accuracy. The drilling mechanism 40 can drill holes in the air duct. Therefore, this type of tooling can not only cut but also drill holes, making it more versatile.

[0035] Preferably, the first cutting mechanism 20 further includes a first drive module 210; the first drive module 210 includes a first cylinder 211, a first guide rod 212, and a first mounting bracket 213; the output end of the first cylinder 211 is connected to the first mounting bracket 213; the first mounting bracket 213 slides up and down on the first guide rod 212; the second contouring seat 22 is disposed on the first mounting bracket 213; the first cutter 25 is connected to the output end of the second cylinder 28, and the second cylinder 28 drives the first cutter 25 to move. The first cylinder 211 drives the first mounting bracket 213 to slide up and down on the first guide rod 212, so that the first contouring seat 21 and the second contouring seat 22 can close and clamp the first end of the air duct. The second cylinder 28 is used to drive the first cutter 25 to move up and down, and the first cutter 25 cuts the first end of the air duct from bottom to top. This design eliminates the need for an obstacle avoidance structure, the operation of the first cutter 25 is more continuous, and the tooling cost is lower.

[0036] Preferably, the drilling mechanism 40 includes a motor 42, a drill bit 43 connected to the output end of the motor 42, a positioning rod 44 mounted on the first mounting bracket 213, and a sixth contouring seat 45 mounted on the worktable 11. The motor 42 is connected to the output end of the third cylinder 41. A first hole 46 is provided on the sixth contouring seat 45. The positioning rod 44 can press down on the air duct on the sixth contouring seat 45. The drill bit 43 passes through the first hole 46 and drills a hole in the air duct. The motor 42 drives the drill bit 43 to rotate, and the third cylinder 41 drives the motor 42 to move up and down, thereby enabling the drill bit 43 to drill a hole in the air duct. During drilling, the air duct is placed on the sixth contouring seat 45, the hollow positioning rod 44 is pressed against the drilling position, the drill bit 43 passes through the first hole 46, and then drills a hole in the air duct, ensuring that the hole in the air duct is completely drilled through.

[0037] Preferably, the second cutting mechanism 30 further includes a second drive module 220; the second drive module 220 includes a fourth cylinder 221, a second guide rod 222, and a second mounting bracket 223; the output end of the fourth cylinder 221 is connected to the second mounting bracket 223; the second mounting bracket 223 slides up and down on the second guide rod 222; the fourth contouring seat 32 is disposed on the second mounting bracket 223; the second cutter 34 is disposed on the cutter holder 39; the cutter holder 39 is disposed on the slide rail; the output end of the fifth cylinder 38 is connected to the cutter holder; the fifth contouring seat 33 is connected to the output end of the sixth cylinder 37. The fourth cylinder 221 drives the second mounting bracket 223 to slide up and down on the second guide rod 222, so that the third contouring seat 31 and the fourth contouring seat 32 can clamp the second end of the air duct; the sixth cylinder 37 drives the fifth contouring seat 33 to be angled against the second end of the air duct; the fifth cylinder drives the cutter holder to move, thereby enabling the second cutter 34 to cut the second end of the air duct.

[0038] Preferably, the workbench 11, the first cutting mechanism 20, the second cutting mechanism 30, and the drilling mechanism 40 are mounted on the frame 10; a safety light curtain and a two-hand switch 12 are provided on the front of the frame 10. Safety light curtains are industrial devices that provide non-contact safety protection through infrared beams, primarily used for perimeter protection of hazardous machinery (such as punch presses and shearing machines). They trigger emergency shutdown by blocking the beam, preventing personnel injury. The two-hand switch 12 requires the operator to press both buttons simultaneously to start the machine; this design helps ensure operator safety.

[0039] Preferably, the top and sides of the frame 10 are equipped with light sources that face the air duct; the rear and left and right sides of the frame 10 are equipped with protective nets; and the bottom of the frame 10 is equipped with casters. The light sources are LED light sources to provide illumination. The protective nets ensure the safety of surrounding personnel and prevent injury from moving parts. The casters are equipped with foot brakes for easy transfer of the tooling.

[0040] Preferably, a first discharge port 26 is provided on the side of the first contouring seat 21; a second discharge port 35 is provided on the side of the sixth contouring seat 45; a recycling bin is provided inside the frame 10; the recycling bin can catch the waste material cut from the air duct. The cut waste material will fall into the recycling bin, ensuring the cleanliness of the tooling and operating environment.

[0041] Preferably, the first contour base 21, the second contour base 22, the third contour base 31, the fourth contour base 32, the fifth contour base 33, and the sixth contour base 45 are components made of POM plastic or aluminum alloy. These materials are common and easy to process, which helps to reduce costs.

[0042] Preferably, a first pressure sensor 27 is provided on the top surface and the contouring surface of the first contouring base 21; a second pressure sensor 36 is provided on the top surface and the contouring surface of the third contouring base 31. The pressure sensors can detect whether the duct is placed in place and whether the contouring bases are fully closed, thus ensuring the quality and accuracy of the cutting. As a preferred embodiment, a grinding layer is provided on the sides of the first cutter 25 and the second cutter 34. This grinding layer can polish the cut of the duct. The grinding layer can be a grinding mark formed by cutting the side of metal, or it can be sandpaper, a file, a matte coating, etc. The grinding layer slightly protrudes from the sides of the first cutter 25 and the second cutter 34. This design allows the grinding layer to polish the cut after the blades cut off the waste material on the duct, providing more comprehensive functionality and eliminating subsequent steps.

[0043] In summary, the key design feature of this utility model is that the first cutter 25 is located on the side of the first contouring seat 21, and the second cutter 34 is located on the side of the third contouring seat 31. This design cleverly utilizes its own structure for optimization, and can smoothly complete the cutting of the duct end without the need for additional avoidance structures. The structure is simpler and the tooling cost is lower.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cutting tool for automotive air conditioning ducts, characterized in that: Includes a workbench; the workbench is equipped with a first cutting mechanism, a second cutting mechanism, and a drilling mechanism; The first cutting mechanism includes a first contouring seat, a second contouring seat, a first cutting groove, a second cutting groove, and a first cutting blade; The first cutting groove is disposed in the first contouring seat; the second cutting groove is disposed in the second contouring seat; the first contouring seat and the second contouring seat can clamp the first end of the air duct; the first cutter is disposed in the first cutting groove and can slide to the second cutting groove; The second cutting mechanism includes a third contouring seat, a fourth contouring seat, a fifth contouring seat, and a second cutter; The third and fourth contouring seats can clamp the second end of the duct; the fifth contouring seat can obliquely support the second end of the duct; the second cutter is located on the side of the third contouring seat and can move towards the duct.

2. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cutting mechanism further includes a first drive module; the first drive module includes a first cylinder, a first guide rod, and a first mounting bracket; the output end of the first cylinder is connected to the first mounting bracket; the first mounting bracket slides up and down on the first guide rod; the second contouring seat is disposed on the first mounting bracket; The first cutter is connected to the output end of the second cylinder, and the second cylinder drives the first cutter to move.

3. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The drilling mechanism includes a motor, a drill bit connected to the output end of the motor, a positioning rod on the first mounting bracket, and a sixth contouring seat on the worktable; the motor is connected to the output end of the third cylinder; the sixth contouring seat has a first hole; the positioning rod can press down the air duct on the sixth contouring seat; the drill bit passes through the first hole and drills a hole in the air duct.

4. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cutting mechanism further includes a second drive module; the second drive module includes a fourth cylinder, a second guide rod, and a second mounting bracket; the output end of the fourth cylinder is connected to the second mounting bracket; the second mounting bracket slides up and down on the second guide rod; the fourth contour seat is disposed on the second mounting bracket; The second cutter is mounted on the tool holder; the tool holder is mounted on the slide rail; the output end of the fifth cylinder is connected to the tool holder; the fifth profiler is connected to the output end of the sixth cylinder.

5. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The workbench, the first cutting mechanism, the second cutting mechanism, and the drilling mechanism are mounted on the frame; a safety light curtain and a two-hand switch are provided on the front of the frame.

6. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The top and sides of the frame are equipped with light sources that face the air duct; the rear, left and right sides of the frame are equipped with protective nets; and the bottom of the frame is equipped with casters.

7. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 5 or 6, wherein: A first material discharge port is provided on the side of the first contouring seat; a second material discharge port is provided on the side of the sixth contouring seat; a recycling bin is provided inside the frame; the recycling bin can catch the waste material cut from the air duct.

8. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth contouring seats are components made of POM plastic or aluminum alloy.

9. The cutting tool for air conditioning hose of automobile as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A first pressure sensor is provided on the top surface of the first contouring seat and on the contouring surface of the first contouring seat; a second pressure sensor is provided on the top surface of the third contouring seat and on the contouring surface of the third contouring seat.