A singulating device for non-magnetic sheet material

Abstract

The application provides a separating device suitable for non-magnetic plates, and relates to the technical field of automatic production equipment. The device comprises a side wall plate, and the side wall plate surrounds an installation space. An adapter plate is arranged in the installation space, and the adapter plate is in sliding connection with the side wall plate and can slide up and down relative to the side wall plate. A separating device is arranged on the adapter plate, a second avoiding groove is arranged on the side wall plate, and the working end of the separating device extends to the outside of the side wall plate through the second avoiding groove. A photoelectric sensor for detecting the plate is arranged on the separating device, and the signal emission end of the photoelectric sensor faces the working end of the separating device. A handle is arranged on the separating device, a first avoiding groove is arranged on the side wall plate, and the handle extends to the outside of the side wall plate through the first avoiding groove. A locking mechanism is arranged on the adapter plate. The device realizes lightweight equipment, is convenient to operate, has high reliability, is low in cost, and is suitable for the separating needs of non-magnetic materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, specifically a sheet-slitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive manufacturing and parts processing industry, the slitting of sheet metal for stamping during the stamping line production process is a key step to ensure stamping efficiency and quality. Slitting the sheet metal avoids the situation where two or more overlapping sheets enter the press simultaneously, which could damage the press dies and reduce production line downtime and unnecessary economic losses.

[0003] The increasing use of non-magnetic materials in the automotive industry has led to a surge in demand for non-magnetic sheeting equipment. Existing non-magnetic sheeting equipment is often bulky and expensive, making it unsuitable for small and medium-sized component suppliers due to production scale limitations. Furthermore, the handheld aluminum sheet sheeting equipment favored by these manufacturers is heavy, inconvenient to operate, and costly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a sheet separation device suitable for non-magnetic sheets. This device is lightweight, easy to operate, highly reliable, and low in cost, making it suitable for the sheet separation needs of non-magnetic materials.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A sheet-slitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials includes side panels, wherein the side panels enclose an installation space.

[0007] An adapter plate is provided in the installation space. The adapter plate is slidably connected to the side panel and can slide up and down relative to the side panel.

[0008] The adapter plate is provided with a sheet divider, and the side panel is provided with a second clearance groove. The working end of the sheet divider extends through the second clearance groove to the outside of the side panel.

[0009] The sheet separator is equipped with a photoelectric sensor for detecting sheet material, and the signal transmitting end of the photoelectric sensor faces the working end of the sheet separator.

[0010] The sheet separator is provided with a handle, and the side panel is provided with a first clearance groove. The handle extends through the first clearance groove to the outside of the side panel.

[0011] The adapter plate is equipped with a locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is locked, the adapter plate cannot slide up and down relative to the guide rail. When the locking mechanism is opened, the adapter plate can slide up and down relative to the guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the side panel is provided with a guide rail extending in the vertical direction, and the adapter plate is provided with a slider that cooperates with the guide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a pneumatic clamp, a pneumatic control valve, and a manual control valve. The pneumatic clamp is a normally closed pneumatic clamp. The air inlet of the pneumatic clamp is connected to port A of the manual control valve. The port P of the manual control valve is connected to port A of the pneumatic control valve. The port P of the pneumatic control valve and the port R of the manual control valve are respectively connected to an air source.

[0014] Furthermore, a bottom plate is provided on the lower side of the side panel, and the lower end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the bottom plate.

[0015] Furthermore, adjustable locking handles are respectively provided on both sides of the side panel on the base plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting hole on the base plate for accommodating the adjustable locking handle is an arc-shaped hole, and the arc-shaped hole is centered on the geometric center of the side panel projected onto the horizontal plane.

[0017] Furthermore, a top plate is provided on the upper side of the side panel, and the upper end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the top plate.

[0018] Furthermore, an observation hole is provided on the side panel.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. The sheet separation device for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in this application embodiment is not only suitable for the sheet separation needs of non-magnetic materials, but also small in size, reliable in operation, and low in cost, and can meet the requirements of lightweight, low cost and high reliability of equipment.

[0021] 2. The sheet-splitting device for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in this application adopts a split structure and modular assembly. It can be installed on existing equipment, has a simple and reliable implementation method, and has low operation and maintenance costs.

[0022] 3. In the sheet separation device for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in this application embodiment, the sheet separator falls by its own gravity and is controlled by a pneumatic clamp. The sheet separator is lifted manually. The overall operation is simple and the cost is low.

[0023] 4. The sheet separation device for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in this application embodiment can be applied not only to the sheet separation of various non-magnetic materials, but also to intermittent operation, and has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a sheet-splitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal provided in this application embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the middle section;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a sheet-splitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a sheet-splitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a sheet-splitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal provided in this application embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 7 The pneumatic principle when the sheeter falls Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 8 The pneumatic principle when the sheeter falls Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a pneumatic schematic diagram when the sheeter is lifted.

[0033] In the diagram: 111, Side plate; 112, Front guard plate; 113, Rear guard plate; 114, First clearance groove; 115, Second clearance groove; 116, Observation hole; 12, Adapter plate; 131, Guide rail; 132, Slider; 14, Tensioner; 141, Fixing frame; 1411, Mounting groove; 142, Guide plate; 1421, Clearance hole; 143, Photoelectric sensor; 15, Handle; 151, Flange; 161, Pneumatic clamp; 162, Pneumatic valve; 1621, Silencer; 163, Manual valve; 17, Base plate; 171, Mounting hole; 18, Top plate; 19, Adjustable locking handle;

[0034] 2. Material rack. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0036] To facilitate understanding of the specific embodiments of this application, a coordinate system is now defined as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the left and right directions are horizontal, the front and back directions are vertical, and the up and down directions are vertical.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a sheet separation device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials includes a controller (not shown) and a side panel, wherein the side panel encloses an installation space (i.e., the internal space of the side panel is the installation space).

[0039] As one specific implementation, the side panel in this embodiment includes two parallel side panels 111. According to... Figure 1 In the coordinate system shown, the two side plates 111 extend in the front-rear direction. A front guard plate 112 is provided between the two side plates 111 on the front side of the side plates 111, and the left and right ends of the front guard plate 112 are detachably fixed to the side plates 111. For example, the left and right ends of the front guard plate 112 are fixed to the side plates 111 by screws. A rear guard plate 113 is provided between the two side plates 111 on the rear side of the side plates 111, and the left and right ends of the rear guard plate 113 are detachably fixed to the side plates 111. For example, the left and right ends of the rear guard plate 113 are fixed to the side plates 111 by screws. The side plates 111, the front guard plate 112, and the rear guard plate 113 together form an installation space with a square cross-section.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, a transition plate 12 is provided within the installation space enclosed by the side panel. A guide rail 131 extending vertically is provided on the inner wall of the side panel. A slider 132 cooperating with the guide rail 131 is provided on the side of the transition plate 12 facing the guide rail 131. Under the guiding cooperation of the guide rail 131 and the slider 132, the transition plate 12 can move up and down relative to the side panel.

[0041] As one specific implementation method, according to Figure 1 In the coordinate system shown, the guide rail 131 described in this embodiment is fixedly mounted on the side plate 111 located on the left side in a detachable manner.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a sheet separator 14 is provided on the side of the adapter plate 12 facing away from the guide rail 131. A handle 15 is provided on the sheet separator 14. One end of the handle 15 is detachably fixed to the sheet separator 14, and the other end of the handle 15 extends through the side wall of the side panel to the outside of the side panel. A first clearance groove 114 is provided on the side panel to allow the handle 15 to pass. A second clearance groove 115 is provided on the side wall of the side panel facing the working end of the sheet separator 14, and the working end of the sheet separator 14 extends through the second clearance groove 115 to the outside of the side panel.

[0043] As one specific implementation method, according to Figure 1 In the coordinate system shown, in this embodiment, the working end of the sheet separator 14 faces forward, and the front guard plate 112 is provided with a second clearance groove 115 for avoiding the working end of the sheet separator 14. Preferably, the second clearance groove 115 penetrates the front guard plate 112 vertically. The handle 15 is located on the side of the sheet separator 14 facing away from the adapter plate 12 and extends to the right perpendicularly to the sheet separator 14. The side plate 111 on the right side is provided with a first clearance groove 114 for avoiding the handle 15.

[0044] The sheet separator 14 described herein is structurally similar to that of existing sheet separators 14, except that it is equipped with a photoelectric sensor 143, and the signal transmitting end of the photoelectric sensor 143 faces the working end of the sheet separator 14. When the photoelectric signal emitted by the photoelectric sensor 143 is blocked by the sheet material, it indicates that there is sheet material present; when the photoelectric signal emitted by the photoelectric sensor 143 is not blocked, it indicates that there is no sheet material present.

[0045] As a specific implementation, the sheet separator 14 described in this embodiment, except for the photoelectric sensor 143, has the same structure as the sheet separator device disclosed in patent number 2019210300477, which is applicable to both magnetic and non-magnetic sheet materials. Therefore, the structure of the sheet separator 14 will not be described in detail here. Figure 1In the coordinate system shown, a mounting groove 1411 is provided on the working end face of the left side plate 111 of the fixing frame 141 of the sheet separator 14. The photoelectric sensor 143 is disposed in the mounting groove 1411. In a sheet separator device disclosed in patent number 2019210300477, applicable to both magnetic and non-magnetic sheet materials, guide plates 142 are provided on the working end faces of both the left and right side plates 111 of the fixing frame 141. To prevent the guide plates 142 from obstructing the photoelectric sensor 143, a clearance hole 1421 is provided on the left guide plate 142 to avoid the photoelectric signal emitted by the photoelectric sensor 143. The photoelectric signal emitted by the photoelectric sensor 143 can pass through the clearance hole 1421 to detect the presence of sheet material. The guide plate 142 of the sheet separator 14 is located outside the side panel. The left side of the fixing frame 141 of the sheet divider 14 is fixedly connected to the adapter plate 12 by screws. A handle 15 is provided on the right side of the fixing frame 141 of the sheet divider 14, and a flange 151 is provided at the end of the handle 15 facing the sheet divider 14. The flange 151 is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing frame 141 by screws.

[0046] By using photoelectric sensor 143 to detect the sheet material, not only is the detection distance longer, but the non-contact detection method can also effectively improve the service life of the entire sheet-separating device.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, a locking mechanism is also provided on the side of the adapter plate 12 facing the guide rail 131. The locking mechanism has two working states. When the locking mechanism is in the first working state, the adapter plate 12 is fixed to the guide rail 131 by the locking mechanism, and the adapter plate 12 cannot slide up and down relative to the guide rail 131. When the locking mechanism is in the second working state, the adapter plate 12 is in a free state, and the adapter plate 12 can slide up and down relative to the guide rail 131.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the locking mechanism includes a pneumatic clamp 161, a pneumatic control valve 162, and a manual control valve 163, wherein the pneumatic clamp 161 is a normally closed pneumatic clamp 161. The pneumatic clamp 161 is existing technology, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here. The pneumatic control valve 162 is located inside the side panel and is detachably fixed to the side panel. The manual control valve 163 is located outside the side panel and is detachably fixed to the side panel. The controller can control the pneumatic control valve 162 to open or close based on the signal fed back by the photoelectric sensor 143.

[0049] As one specific implementation method, according to Figure 1 In the coordinate system shown, in this embodiment, both the pneumatic valve 162 and the manual valve 163 are fixedly mounted on the side plate 111 located on the right side by screws.

[0050] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the air inlet of the pneumatic clamp 161 is connected to port A of the manual control valve 163 via a pipeline, and port P of the manual control valve 163 is connected to port A of the pneumatic control valve 162 via a pipeline. Port P of the pneumatic control valve 162 and port R of the manual control valve 163 are respectively connected to an air source via pipelines. Both the manual control valve 163 and the pneumatic control valve 162 have two working positions.

[0051] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, when the manual control valve 163 is in the first position, its ports A and P are connected. At this time, as... Figure 7 As shown, if port A and port R of the pneumatic control valve 162 are connected (i.e., the first working position of the pneumatic control valve 162), the pneumatic clamp 161 has no air supply and is in a locked state, and the sheet separator 14 cannot move up and down relative to the side panel; Figure 8 As shown, if port A and port P of the pneumatic control valve 162 are connected (i.e., the second working position of the pneumatic control valve 162), the pneumatic clamp 161 is supplied with air and is in the open state, and the sheet separator 14 can move up and down relative to the side panel.

[0052] like Figure 9 As shown, when the manual control valve 163 is in the second position, its A port and R port are connected. At this time, regardless of whether the pneumatic control valve 162 is in the first or second working position, the pneumatic clamp 161 is supplied with air, so the pneumatic clamp 161 is in a normally open state, and the sheet separator 14 can move up and down relative to the side panel.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a silencer 1621 is provided at the R port of the pneumatic control valve 162.

[0054] Furthermore, a bottom plate 17 is provided on the lower side of the side panel, and the lower end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 17.

[0055] As one specific implementation method, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the base plate 17 is provided with insertion grooves for accommodating the side plates 111. The lower end of the side plates 111 is inserted into the corresponding insertion grooves and fixedly connected to the base plate 17 by welding. Both ends of the front guard plate 112 are respectively provided with flanges that bend towards the rear guard plate 113. These flanges are located on the outer side of the side plates 111 (with the opposite side of the two side plates 111 being the inner side) and are fixedly connected to the side plates 111 by screws. Both ends of the rear guard plate 113 are fixedly connected to the rear end face of the side plates 111 by screws.

[0056] Furthermore, a top plate 18 is provided on the upper side of the side panel, and the top plate 18 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the two side panels 111 by screws.

[0057] Furthermore, the base plate 17 is located on both sides of the side panel (according to...) Figure 1 The coordinate system shown is provided on the left and right sides of the side panel. Adjustable locking handles 19 are provided on the left and right sides of the side panel respectively. The mounting holes 171 on the base plate 17 for accommodating the adjustable locking handles 19 are arc-shaped holes with the geometric center of the side panel projected on the horizontal plane as the center.

[0058] Thus, when installing on existing equipment, it is only necessary to make two threaded holes on the material rack 2 of the existing equipment to mate with the adjustable positioning and tightening handles 19, then align the two adjustable positioning and tightening handles 19 of the sheet-splitting device with the threaded holes, and then tighten the adjustable positioning and tightening handles 19. In addition, after loosening the adjustable positioning and tightening handles 19, the angle of the entire sheet-splitting device can be adjusted as needed, so that the working end of the sheet divider 14 of the sheet-splitting device faces the sheet material. After adjustment, tighten the adjustable positioning and tightening handles 19 again. The sheet-splitting device for non-magnetic sheet materials provided in this application is a module that can be installed and disassembled as a whole. It is not only reliable in operation and convenient in installation and disassembly, but also has low operating and maintenance costs.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the side panel is provided with an observation hole 116 to facilitate staff to observe the internal operating status of the equipment.

[0060] As one specific implementation, the side plate 111 and the rear guard plate 113 described in this embodiment are provided with a plurality of observation holes 116 in the shape of round holes evenly distributed from top to bottom.

[0061] During operation, the manual control valve 163 is first closed (even if the manual control valve 163 is in the first working position). Then, the pneumatic control valve 162 is activated to open the pneumatic clamp 161. The sheet separator 14 moves downward under its own weight until the photoelectric sensor 143 detects the sheet material and uploads the signal of the detected sheet material to the controller. The controller controls the pneumatic control valve 162 to close according to the signal fed back by the photoelectric sensor 143, thereby closing the pneumatic clamp 161 and locking the guide rail 131. At this time, the adapter plate 12 and the sheet separator 14 no longer fall. Then, the controller controls the sheet divider 14 to start working, thereby dividing the sheet into sheets. As the sheet is divided and moved away, its height decreases. When the photoelectric sensor 143 no longer detects the sheet, it sends a signal to the controller again. The controller, based on the signal from the photoelectric sensor 143, controls the pneumatic valve 162 to operate again, opening the pneumatic clamp 161. The sheet divider 14 then falls again by gravity until the photoelectric sensor 143 detects the sheet again. This cycle continues until the entire stack of sheets is divided. When the sheet divider 14 reaches the end of its stroke and needs to return to the top to divide again, the manual valve 163 is opened (even if the manual valve 163 is in the second working position), the pneumatic clamp 161 is opened, and the operator holds the handle 15 to raise the sheet divider 14 to the beginning of its stroke.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] The locking mechanism is an electromagnet mounted on the adapter plate 12, with the electromagnet's attraction surface facing the guide rail 131. The guide rail 131 is made of a magnetic material that can be attracted by a magnet.

[0064] When the photoelectric sensor 143 detects the sheet metal and uploads the detection signal to the controller, the controller controls the electromagnet to be energized according to the feedback signal from the photoelectric sensor 143, thereby attracting and fixing it to the guide rail 131, realizing the connection and fixation between the adapter plate 12 and the guide rail 131; when the photoelectric sensor 143 does not detect the sheet metal and uploads the no-detection signal to the controller, the controller controls the electromagnet to be de-energized according to the feedback signal from the photoelectric sensor 143. At this time, the magnetism of the electromagnet disappears, and the adapter plate 12 can slide up and down relative to the guide rail 131.

[0065] The rest of the structure is the same as in Example 1.

[0066] Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this application by combining, splitting, or reorganizing the embodiments of this application do not exceed the protection scope of this application.

[0067] The above detailed embodiments have provided a detailed explanation of the purpose, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. The above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. That is, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A sheet-slitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials, characterized in that: Includes side panels, and the side panels enclose an installation space; An adapter plate (12) is provided in the installation space. The adapter plate (12) is slidably connected to the side panel. The adapter plate (12) can slide up and down relative to the side panel. The adapter plate (12) is provided with a sheet divider (14), and the side panel is provided with a second clearance groove (115). The working end of the sheet divider (14) extends through the second clearance groove (115) to the outside of the side panel. The sheet separator (14) is provided with a photoelectric sensor (143) for detecting sheet material, and the signal transmitting end of the photoelectric sensor (143) faces the working end of the sheet separator (14). The sheet divider (14) is provided with a handle (15), and the side panel is provided with a first clearance groove (114). The handle (15) extends through the first clearance groove (114) to the outside of the side panel. The adapter plate (12) is provided with a locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is locked, the adapter plate (12) cannot slide up and down relative to the side panel. When the locking mechanism is opened, the adapter plate (12) can slide up and down relative to the side panel.

2. A sheet-slitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side panel is provided with a guide rail (131) extending in the vertical direction, and the adapter plate (12) is provided with a slider (132) that cooperates with the guide rail (131).

3. A sheet-separating device suitable for non-magnetic sheet materials according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a pneumatic clamp (161), a pneumatic control valve (162), and a manual control valve (163). The pneumatic clamp (161) is a normally closed pneumatic clamp. The air inlet of the pneumatic clamp (161) is connected to the A port of the manual control valve (163). The P port of the manual control valve (163) is connected to the A port of the pneumatic control valve (162). The P port of the pneumatic control valve (162) and the R port of the manual control valve (163) are respectively connected to an air source.

4. A sheet-splitting device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottom plate (17) is provided on the lower side of the side panel, and the lower end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the bottom plate (17).

5. A sheet-separating device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 4, characterized in that: Adjustable locking handles (19) are respectively provided on the bottom plate (17) on both sides of the side panel.

6. A sheet-separating device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting hole (171) on the base plate (17) for accommodating the adjustable locking handle (19) is an arc-shaped hole, and the arc-shaped hole is centered on the geometric center of the side panel projected onto the horizontal plane.

7. A sheet-separating device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A top plate (18) is provided on the upper side of the side panel, and the upper end of the side panel is fixedly connected to the top plate (18).

8. A sheet-separating device suitable for non-magnetic sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation hole (116) is provided on the side panel.

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