Automatic cutting machine for plastic injection parts of circuit board knob switch

By designing an automatic cutting machine for molded parts with a circuit board knob, and using a single drive source for positioning and cutting and automatic feeding components, the problems of low efficiency, complex structure and inconvenient waste collection in the existing technology are solved, and efficient automated production and centralized waste collection are achieved.

CN224489229UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14HAKKAI PRECISION (SUZHOU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAKKAI PRECISION (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for cutting the gates of molded parts for circuit board knob switches are inefficient, involve complex equipment, are costly, and are inconvenient for waste collection, making it impossible to achieve efficient automated production.

Method used

An automatic cutting machine for plastic parts with circuit board knob opening was designed. It uses a single drive source to achieve positioning and cutting, combines elastic elements and inclined receiving plates for waste collection, and is equipped with an automatic feeding component to achieve automated production.

Benefits of technology

It improves cutting efficiency, simplifies equipment structure, reduces manual intervention, realizes centralized collection of waste materials and automatic feeding, and enhances production efficiency and ease of use of equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic cutting machines of circuit board knob switch attention plastic parts, including cutting base, knob switch body and the conveying slide way for the sliding displacement of knob switch body being set in the top of cutting base, one end of the cutting base is provided with cutting mechanism, the cutting mechanism includes the first drive source being set in the bottom one end of cutting base, the two sides of the first drive source one end of cutting base are symmetrically movably connected with the positioning plate for clamping to knob switch body, recess is provided in the side of positioning plate away from knob switch body. The automatic cutting machine of the circuit board knob switch attention plastic parts, the positioning and cutting of knob switch body can be realized by single first drive source through the cutting mechanism being set, first positioning then cutting, one step to place, and the setting of elastic member can avoid rigid clamping damage, simple and compact structure, improve efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rotary switch manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board rotary switches. Background Technology

[0002] After injection molding, plastic components (such as knob caps) of circuit board rotary switches inevitably retain protruding stubs or burrs at the gate. These excess plastic parts not only severely affect the smoothness and finish of the component's appearance, but more importantly, they hinder the precise assembly of the knob and switch shaft, or interfere with smooth rotation after installation, and may even scratch the user's fingers. Therefore, they must be precisely removed. Currently, common methods rely on two main approaches: one is manual trimming using blades or pliers, which is inefficient and yields inconsistent quality; the other is using simple single-station stamping or laser cutting equipment, which typically only allows for single, step-by-step operations targeting the gate or major flash.

[0003] Existing gate cutting methods have significant shortcomings: First, positioning and cutting are usually two separate processes, requiring separate drive sources (such as the drive cylinder of the positioning fixture and the drive cylinder or motor of the cutting mechanism) and complex structures. This separate design not only increases the complexity of the equipment and manufacturing costs, but also reduces efficiency due to the connection between processes. Moreover, the small waste generated by cutting often lacks an effective collection design, which easily leads to its scattering and accumulation, increasing the cleaning burden.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts with circuit board knobs to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of a circuit board knob switch includes a cutting base, a knob switch body, and a conveying slide rail disposed on the top of the cutting base for sliding displacement of the knob switch body. A cutting mechanism is provided at one end of the cutting base. The cutting mechanism includes a first driving source disposed at one end of the bottom of the cutting base. Positioning plates for clamping the knob switch body are symmetrically and movably connected on both sides of the cutting base near the first driving source. A groove is provided on the side of the positioning plate away from the knob switch body. An adaptive plate is movably connected to the groove. An elastic element is disposed between one end of the adaptive plate and the inner wall of the groove. A first traction plate is vertically disposed at the end of the adaptive plate away from the elastic element. The end of the output shaft of the first driving source is connected to the lower side wall of the first traction plate. A cutting blade is disposed on the upper side wall of one of the first traction plates. One end of the cutting blade is provided with a cutting edge corresponding to the top of the knob switch body.

[0008] Preferably, one side wall of the cutting base is provided with a groove, the positioning plate is movably guided and connected to the inside of the groove, and the end of the positioning plate near the knob switch body is provided with an arc-shaped notch that matches the side of the knob switch body.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic element is a spring.

[0010] Preferably, a receiving plate is provided at the upper end of the notch away from the cutting blade, and the receiving plate is inclined, with a collection groove provided at one end of the receiving plate.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting blade has a first limiting edge at one end near the blade edge, and the receiving plate has a second limiting edge at its edge.

[0012] Preferably, the first driving source is a bidirectional cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, a feeding assembly is provided at the end of the cutting base away from the cutting mechanism. The feeding assembly includes a storage cylinder vertically disposed at the top of one end of the cutting base. The inner cavity of the storage cylinder is used to stack and store the rotary switch body. A feeding block is slidably connected to the end of the conveying slide near the storage cylinder. A through groove corresponding to the feeding block is provided at the bottom of the cutting base. A second traction plate extending downward through the through groove is provided at the bottom of the feeding block. A second driving source for driving the displacement of the second traction plate is provided at one end of the bottom of the cutting base.

[0014] Preferably, the second driving source is a cylinder.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches, which has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. This automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches can achieve positioning and cutting of the knob switch body through a single first drive source via a set cutting mechanism. Positioning is done first and then cutting is done in one step. Moreover, the setting of elastic element can avoid rigid clamping damage. The structure is simple and compact, which improves efficiency. The receiving plate and collection groove, together with the setting of the first limit edge, can collect the waste material after cutting. It is linked with the cutting mechanism and is easy to use.

[0017] 2. This circuit board knob switch automatic cutting machine for plastic parts features a feeding component that allows for convenient automatic feeding and pushing of the knob switch body, eliminating the need for frequent manual feeding and making it easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cutting mechanism and cutting base of this utility model in their disassembled state;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding component and cutting base of this utility model in their disassembled state;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the cutting mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cutting base; 2. Storage cylinder; 3. Rotary switch body; 4. Cutting blade; 5. Receiving plate; 6. First traction plate; 7. Conveying slide; 8. Slide; 9. First drive source; 10. Second drive source; 11. Feeding block; 12. Second traction plate; 13. Through slot; 14. Positioning plate; 15. Adaptive plate; 16. Elastic element; 17. Groove; 18. Blade; 19. First limiting edge; 20. Notch; 21. Second limiting edge; 22. Collection trough. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-4As shown, an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of a circuit board knob switch includes a cutting base 1, a knob switch body 3, and a conveying slide 7 disposed on the top of the cutting base 1 for sliding displacement of the knob switch body 3. A cutting mechanism is provided at one end of the cutting base 1. The cutting mechanism includes a first driving source 9 disposed at one bottom end of the cutting base 1. The first driving source 9 is preferably a bidirectional cylinder. Positioning plates 14 for clamping the knob switch body 3 are symmetrically and movably connected on both sides of the cutting base 1 near the first driving source 9. Specifically, a groove 8 is provided on one side wall of the cutting base 1. The positioning plate 14 is movably guided and connected to the inside of the groove 8. The end of the positioning plate 14 near the knob switch body 3 is provided with an arc-shaped notch 20 that matches the side of the knob switch body 3. The positioning plate 14 is away from the knob. A groove 17 is provided on one side of the switch body 3. An adaptive plate 15 is movably connected to the groove 17. Multiple elastic elements 16 are provided between one end of the adaptive plate 15 and the inner wall of the groove 17. The elastic elements 16 are preferably springs. A first traction plate 6 is vertically provided at the end of the adaptive plate 15 away from the elastic elements 16. The output shaft end of the first drive source 9 is connected to the lower side wall of the first traction plate 6. A cutting blade 4 is provided on the upper side wall of one of the first traction plates 6. One end of the cutting blade 4 is provided with a blade 18 corresponding to the top of the rotary switch body 3. The cutting mechanism can achieve positioning and cutting of the rotary switch body 3 through a single first drive source 9. Positioning is done first and then cutting is done in one step. Moreover, the setting of the elastic elements 16 can avoid rigid clamping damage. The structure is simple and compact, and the efficiency is improved.

[0025] Furthermore, to facilitate the collection of waste materials, a receiving plate 5 is provided at the upper end of the notch 20 away from the cutting blade 4, and the receiving plate 5 is inclined. A collection groove 22 is provided at one end of the receiving plate 5. A first limiting edge 19 is provided at the end of the cutting blade 4 near the blade 18, and a second limiting edge 21 is provided at the edge of the receiving plate 5. The receiving plate 5, the collection groove 22, and the first limiting edge 19 can be used to collect the waste materials after cutting. The receiving plate 5 and the collection groove 22, together with the first limiting edge 19, can be used to collect the waste materials after cutting. The receiving plate 5 is linked with the cutting mechanism and is easy to use.

[0026] In addition, to facilitate automatic feeding and achieve automated coordination with the first drive source 9, a feeding component is provided at the end of the cutting base 1 away from the cutting mechanism. The feeding component includes a storage cylinder 2 vertically arranged at the top of one end of the cutting base 1. The inner cavity of the storage cylinder 2 is used to stack and store the rotary switch body 3. A feeding block 11 is slidably connected to the end of the conveying slide 7 near the storage cylinder 2. A through groove 13 corresponding to the feeding block 11 is provided at the bottom of the cutting base 1. A second traction plate 12 extending downward through the through groove 13 is provided at the bottom of the feeding block 11. A second drive source 10 for driving the displacement of the second traction plate 12 is provided at one end of the bottom of the cutting base 1. The second drive source 10 is preferably a cylinder. The feeding component can facilitate automatic feeding and pushing of the rotary switch body 3 without frequent manual feeding, making it convenient to use.

[0027] It should be noted that this utility model is an automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches. In use, the knob switch body 3 is stacked and stored in the storage cylinder 2. The second drive source 10 drives the loading block 11 to move via the second traction plate 12. The loading block 11 then pushes the knob switch body 3, which falls into the conveying slide 7 at the bottom, forward. The top of the loading block 11 blocks the upper knob switch body 3, preventing it from falling. This reciprocating motion allows for continuous conveying of the knob switch body 3. When the knob switch body 3 is positioned between the positioning plates 14, the first drive source 9 controls the two first traction plates 6 to move closer together. The first traction plates 6 then drive the adaptive plate 15 and the positioning plate 14 to move as a whole. The notch 20 at one end of the positioning plate 14 will... The rotary switch body 3 is clamped, and the positioning plate 14 remains stationary after clamping. The first traction plate 6 continues to move, thereby driving the adaptive plate 15 to squeeze the elastic element 16. At this time, the receiving plate 5 also remains stationary. Only the cutting blade 4 is driven by the first traction plate 6 at one end to continue moving. The cutting blade 4 then cuts the protruding part on the top of the rotary switch body 3 through the blade 18 at one end. The cut waste can be limited and blocked by the first limiting edge 19, and then pushed to the top of the receiving plate 5 by the first limiting edge 19. Finally, it is collected by the collection groove 22. Then, the first driving source 9 drives the first traction plate 6, the positioning plate 14, and the adaptive plate 15 to reset. The rotary switch body 3 continues to be pushed forward, and this cycle continues. The device of this application is small in size, simple in structure, and easy to use.

[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of a circuit board knob switch, comprising a cutting base (1), a knob switch body (3), and a conveying slide (7) disposed on the top of the cutting base (1) for sliding displacement of the knob switch body (3), characterized in that: A cutting mechanism is provided at one end of the cutting base (1). The cutting mechanism includes a first driving source (9) located at one bottom end of the cutting base (1). The cutting base (1) is symmetrically and movably connected to two sides near the first driving source (9) with positioning plates (14) for clamping the rotary switch body (3). A groove (17) is provided on the side of the positioning plate (14) away from the rotary switch body (3). An adaptive plate (15) is movably connected to the groove (17). An elastic element (16) is provided between one end of the adaptive plate (15) and the inner wall of the groove (17). A first traction plate (6) is vertically provided at the end of the adaptive plate (15) away from the elastic element (16). The output shaft end of the first driving source (9) is connected to the lower side wall of the first traction plate (6). A cutting blade (4) is provided on the upper side wall of one of the first traction plates (6). A cutting blade (18) is provided at one end of the cutting blade (4) corresponding to the top of the rotary switch body (3).

2. The automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting base (1) has a groove (8) on one side wall. The positioning plate (14) is connected to the inside of the groove (8) and the positioning plate (14) is provided with an arc-shaped notch (20) at one end near the knob switch body (3) to match the side of the knob switch body (3).

3. The automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element (16) is a spring.

4. The automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving plate (5) is provided at the upper end of the notch (20) away from the cutting blade (4), and the receiving plate (5) is inclined. A collection groove (22) is provided at one end of the receiving plate (5).

5. The automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cutting blade (4) has a first limiting edge (19) at one end near the blade (18), and the receiving plate (5) has a second limiting edge (21) at its edge.

6. The automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving source (9) is a two-way cylinder.

7. An automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting base (1) is provided with a feeding assembly at one end away from the cutting mechanism. The feeding assembly includes a storage cylinder (2) vertically disposed at the top of one end of the cutting base (1). The inner cavity of the storage cylinder (2) is used to stack and store the rotary switch body (3). The conveying slide (7) is slidably connected to a feeding block (11) at one end near the storage cylinder (2). The bottom of the cutting base (1) is provided with a through groove (13) corresponding to the feeding block (11). The bottom of the feeding block (11) is provided with a second traction plate (12) extending downward through the through groove (13). The bottom end of the cutting base (1) is provided with a second driving source (10) for driving the displacement of the second traction plate (12).

8. An automatic cutting machine for plastic parts of circuit board knob switches according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second driving source (10) is a cylinder.