A glass edger

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a glass edging machine, which comprises a fixing module, an up-and-down feeding module, a moving module and an edging and chamfering module; the fixing module is defined with a processing platform, and the processing platform can fix glass; the processing platform is movably arranged along the up-and-down direction, and / or the up-and-down feeding module is movably arranged along the up-and-down direction; the up-and-down feeding module is configured to be connected with an external conveying line, and glass is conveyed to the processing platform; the moving module and the edging and chamfering module are drivingly connected; the moving module can drive the edging and chamfering module to move along the contour of the glass relative to the processing platform; the edging and chamfering module comprises an edging wheel set and a chamfering wheel set, and the edging wheel set is located in front of the chamfering wheel set in the moving direction; the glass edging machine can simultaneously edge and chamfer the glass, especially the special-shaped glass, along the contour of the glass; the edging and chamfering efficiency is high, the product consistency is good, and the large-scale production demand can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of glass processing technology, and in particular to a glass edging machine. Background Technology

[0002] The demand for customized engineering glass or home decoration glass is constantly increasing in the current market. The finished glass is no longer limited to rectangles or squares, but can be any polygon, such as straight-edged irregular glass. This brings considerable challenges to the edge grinding of the glass after it has been cut.

[0003] Currently, there are three processing methods in the processing workshop:

[0004] One method is to use a single-sided machine for edge grinding. The irregularly shaped glass is manually moved into the single-sided machine conveyor line. After one side is ground, the glass is turned around and removed from the shelf. Then, the glass is manually moved into the single-sided machine conveyor line again for edge grinding until all edges are ground.

[0005] Secondly, a machining center is used for edge grinding. A typical machining center has only one grinding wheel, which is usually a forming wheel. The glass is manually placed into the processing area and then processed.

[0006] Third, manual polishing is used, where the glass is placed on a fixed workbench and the edges are polished using a handheld polisher.

[0007] For the first method, using a single-sided machine, manual handling of the glass is required to assist with loading and unloading, and the single-sided machine has low edge grinding efficiency.

[0008] For the second method, traditional machining centers need to frequently change the forming wheels to adapt to different processing requirements, but frequent changing of the forming wheels leads to time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient processes.

[0009] The third method involves manual edge grinding, which is extremely inefficient and highly dependent on the craftsman's experience. Precision is difficult to guarantee, product consistency is poor, and it cannot meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0010] Based on this, this application proposes a glass edging machine with high processing efficiency and good product consistency for irregularly shaped glass. Utility Model Content

[0011] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0012] This application provides a glass edging machine. The glass edging machine of this application can simultaneously edge and chamfer along the shape and contour of glass, especially irregularly shaped glass. The edging and chamfering are highly efficient, the product consistency is good, and it can meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0013] This application provides a glass edging machine, including a fixed module, a loading / unloading module, a moving module, and an edging and chamfering module. The fixed module defines a processing platform that can fix glass. The processing platform is movably arranged in the vertical direction, and / or the loading / unloading module is movably arranged in the vertical direction. The loading / unloading module is configured to connect with an external conveyor line to transport glass onto the processing platform. The moving module and the edging and chamfering module are drively connected. The moving module can drive the edging and chamfering module to move relative to the processing platform and along the contour of the glass. The edging and chamfering module has an edging wheel set and a chamfering wheel set, with the edging wheel set located in front of the chamfering wheel set in the direction of travel.

[0014] In some embodiments, the moving module can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to translate upwards in a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction, respectively, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; and the moving module drives the edge grinding and chamfering module to face relative to the glass.

[0015] In some embodiments, the moving module includes a first translation component, a second translation component, a third translation component, and a rotation component; the first translation component includes a first drive, two slide rails, and a first slide block, the two slide rails are arranged in parallel on opposite sides of the processing platform, the first slide block is slidably connected to the two slide rails, the first drive is pulsatorically connected to the first slide block, and can drive the first slide block to translate along a first direction; the second translation component includes a second drive and a second slide block, the second slide block is slidably connected to the first slide block, the second drive is disposed on the first slide block and pulsatorically connected to the second slide block, the second drive can drive the second slide block to translate along a second direction; the third translation component includes a third drive and a third slide block, the third slide block is connected to the second slide block, the third drive is disposed on the second slide block and pulsatorically connected to the third slide block, the third drive can drive the third slide block to translate along a third direction; the rotation component is disposed on the third slide block and pulsatorically connected to the edge grinding and chamfering module, the rotation component can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to rotate.

[0016] In some embodiments, the loading and unloading module has multiple parallel conveyor belts, which are arranged movably relative to the processing platform in the vertical direction. The conveyor belts can move relative to the processing platform and be higher than the processing platform, or hidden below the processing platform.

[0017] In some embodiments, the fixing module includes a fixing plate and a plurality of adsorption components, the adsorption components being laid on the fixing plate to form the processing platform.

[0018] In some embodiments, the adsorption components are arranged in an array; and at least one row of the adsorption components is arranged between two adjacent conveyor belts.

[0019] In some embodiments, the adsorption component is movable relative to the fixed plate, resulting in height changes in the vertical direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the glass edging machine further includes a sensing module and a vision module; the vision module is capable of acquiring the shape of the glass; the sensing module is capable of acquiring the position of the glass, the edging speed of the glass, the travel speed of the edging and chamfering module, and the force exerted by the fixing module to fix the glass.

[0021] In some embodiments, the chamfering wheel set includes at least one pair of chamfering grinding wheels, and the pattern generated by the projection of each pair of chamfering grinding wheels onto a projection plane perpendicular to the direction of travel forms an angle.

[0022] In some embodiments, the moving module can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to travel along a preset path; the edge grinding wheel group includes at least one edge grinding wheel and a fourth drive, the fourth drive being connected to the edge grinding wheel in a one-to-one correspondence or in a one-to-many correspondence with the edge grinding wheel, the fourth drive being able to drive and control the length of the edge grinding wheel extending into the preset path; the chamfering wheel group includes a fifth drive, the fifth drive being connected to each pair of chamfering grinding wheels in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive being connected to each chamfering grinding wheel in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive being connected to all pairs of chamfering grinding wheels, the fifth drive being able to drive and control the length of the chamfering grinding wheel extending into the preset path.

[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of this application have the following advantages:

[0024] The glass edging machine of this application includes a fixed module, a loading / unloading module, a moving module, and an edging and chamfering module. The fixed module defines a processing platform. The loading / unloading module is movably arranged in the vertical direction, and / or the fixed module is movably arranged in the vertical direction. The loading / unloading module is configured to connect with an external conveyor line, enabling it to transport glass to the processing platform for fixing. The moving module and the edging and chamfering module are connected by a drive. The edging and chamfering module has an edging wheel set and a chamfering wheel set. The edging wheel set is located in front of the chamfering wheel set in the direction of travel. The moving module can drive the edging and chamfering module to move relative to the processing platform and along the contour of the glass, simultaneously edging and chamfering the glass. The glass edging machine of this application can eliminate manual edging and glass handling, has high edging and chamfering efficiency, good product consistency, and can meet the needs of large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a glass edging machine processing glass, as disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a top-down view of the glass edging machine;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the glass edging machine.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the assembly relationship between the rotating assembly and the third translation assembly of the glass edging machine.

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the travel direction of the edge grinding and chamfering module;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the positional relationship between the chamfering wheel set and the edge grinding wheel set in the chamfering and edge grinding module.

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the grinding wheel assembly of the grinding and chamfering module shown in the figure;

[0034] Figure 9 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the third translation component is shown.

[0035] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0036] 1. Fixed module; 11. Processing platform; 12. Fixed plate; 13. Adsorption component; 2. Loading and unloading module; 21. Conveyor belt; 3. Moving module; 31. First translation component; 311. First drive; 312. Slide rail; 313. First slide block; 32. Second translation component; 321. Second slide block; 33. Third translation component; 331. Third drive; 332. Third slide block; 34. Rotation component; 341. First electric... 342. First gear; 343. Driven gear; 344. Rotating seat; 4. Edge grinding and chamfering module; 41. Edge grinding wheel assembly; 411. Edge grinding wheel; 412. Fourth drive; 413. Sixth drive; 42. Chamfering wheel assembly; 421. Chamfering wheel; 422. Fifth drive; 423. Seventh drive; 5. Frame; 6. Glass; L1. First direction; L2. Second direction; L3. Third direction; W1. Preset path. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] In the production of engineering glass, edge grinding and chamfering are essential after the glass is cut and trimmed.

[0039] like Figures 1-9 As shown in the illustration, this application provides a glass edging machine, including a fixed module 1, a loading / unloading module 2, a moving module 3, and an edging and chamfering module 4. The fixed module 1 defines a processing platform 11, which can fix glass 6. The processing platform 11 is movably arranged in the vertical direction, and / or the loading / unloading module 2 is movably arranged in the vertical direction. The loading / unloading module 2 is configured to connect with an external conveyor line and can convey glass 6 onto the processing platform 11. The moving module 3 and the edging and chamfering module 4 are connected by a drive. The moving module 3 can drive the edging and chamfering module 4 to move relative to the processing platform 11 and along the contour of glass 6. The edging and chamfering module 4 has an edging wheel set 41 and a chamfering wheel set 42. The edging wheel set 41 is located in front of the chamfering wheel set 42 in the direction of travel.

[0040] Based on the above technical solution, the loading and unloading module 2 is configured to connect with an external conveyor line to transport the glass 6 from the external conveyor line to the processing platform 11. The processing platform 11 fixes the glass 6 to prevent the glass 6 from moving during edge grinding and chamfering, which would affect the accuracy of edge grinding and chamfering. The moving module 3 and the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 are connected by a drive. The moving module 3 can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to move relative to the processing platform 11 and along the contour of the glass 6. The edge grinding and chamfering module 4 has an edge grinding wheel set 41 and a chamfering wheel set 42. The edge grinding wheel set 41 is located in front of the chamfering wheel set 42 in the direction of travel. The edge grinding wheel set 41 grinds the glass 6, and the chamfering wheel set 42 chamfers the glass 6. After processing is completed, the loading and unloading module 2 sends the glass 6 out of the processing platform 11.

[0041] Therefore, the glass edging machine of this application can eliminate the need for manual edging and glass handling, which can reduce the labor intensity of workers. The edging machine has high edging and chamfering efficiency, good product consistency, and can meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0042] Traditional machining centers typically use a single rotating spindle to drive a forming wheel to grind the edges of glass 6. For different irregularly shaped glass, manual positioning and calibration are required multiple times. Different forming wheels also need to be changed according to the different thicknesses of glass 6, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0043] The processing platform 11 of this application is precision machined, has high flatness, and can bear a large weight of glass 6.

[0044] This application employs both a grinding wheel set 41 for grinding the glass 6 and a chamfering wheel set 42 for chamfering the glass 6. Even for irregularly shaped glass, it is not necessary to repeatedly position and calibrate the glass 6, and it is not necessary to change the grinding wheel according to the thickness of the glass 6, which can greatly improve production efficiency.

[0045] It should be noted that irregularly shaped glass mainly refers to irregular polygonal glass, such as triangular glass, quadrilateral glass, pentagonal glass, etc.

[0046] The glass edging machine of this application can be used for edging and chamfering of straight-edged and irregularly shaped glass, grinding away the protrusions and sharp edges on the edges of the glass. The edging and chamfering module 4 can be driven to travel along a preset path W1, causing the edging wheel assembly 41 to travel along the preset path W1 and edge the glass 6, and causing the chamfering wheel assembly 42 to travel along the preset path W1 and chamfer the glass 6. In the direction of travel along the preset path W1, the edging wheel assembly 41 is positioned in front of the chamfering wheel assembly 42. Edge grinding and chamfering can be performed simultaneously. This synchronization is based on time. In fact, edge grinding and chamfering are performed simultaneously at different positions on the edge of glass 6. For the same position on glass 6, this application first grinds the edge and then chamfers it. It is only necessary to drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to move on the preset path W1 to complete the two processes of edge grinding and chamfering. Moreover, after the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 completes one stroke, the shape of the glass 6 it processes can be adapted to the worker's requirements, which will save a lot of time in the process.

[0047] According to actual requirements, after the chamfering is completed, some glass 6 still needs to be polished, which is also done by the edge grinding wheel set 41 and the chamfering wheel set 42.

[0048] In some embodiments, the moving module 3 can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to translate in the first direction L1, the second direction L2 and the third direction L3 respectively, wherein the first direction L1, the second direction L2 and the third direction L3 are perpendicular to each other; and the moving module 3 drives the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to face relative to the glass 6.

[0049] For straight-edged irregular glass of different shapes, this application can control the orientation of the grinding wheel assembly 41 relative to the glass 6 and the orientation of the chamfering wheel assembly 42 relative to the glass 6, so that the grinding wheel assembly 41 and the chamfering wheel assembly 42 can be adapted to the edge direction of the straight-edged irregular glass of different shapes. This can quickly align the edge of the glass 6 and perform grinding and chamfering on these glass 6.

[0050] When grinding and chamfering the glass 6, the moving module 3 drives the grinding and chamfering module 4 to approach and contact the glass 6. The grinding wheel group 41 grinds the edge of the glass 6, while the chamfering wheel group 42 grinds off the protrusions on the glass 6 to form an arc surface, reducing the risk of personnel being cut by the glass 6. Before or after grinding, and before or after chamfering, the grinding and chamfering module 4 can be driven away from the glass 6 to avoid it and facilitate the handling of the glass 6. After the loading and unloading module 2 transports the glass 6 to the processing platform 11, the fixing module 1 only needs to fix the glass 6 once to perform grinding and chamfering on the glass 6 simultaneously. This eliminates the need for multiple positioning and calibration of the glass 6 position, which can improve the quality of the finished product.

[0051] In some embodiments, the moving module 3 includes a first translation component 31, a second translation component 32, a third translation component 33, and a rotation component 34. The first translation component 31 includes a first drive 311, two slide rails 312, and a first slide block 313. The two slide rails 312 are arranged in parallel on opposite sides of the processing platform 11. The first slide block 313 is slidably connected to the two slide rails 312. The first drive 311 and the first slide block 313 are driveably connected, enabling the first slide block 313 to translate along a first direction L1. The second translation component 32 includes a second drive (not shown in the figures) and a second slide block 321. The second slide block 321 is slidably connected to the first slide block 312. 13. The second drive is disposed on the first slide 313 and is drivenly connected to the second slide 321. The second drive can drive the second slide 321 to translate along the second direction L2. The third translation component 33 includes a third drive 331 and a third slide 332. The third slide 332 is connected to the second slide 321. The third drive 331 is disposed on the second slide 321 and is drivenly connected to the third slide 332. The third drive 331 can drive the third slide 332 to translate along the third direction L3. The rotation component 34 is disposed on the third slide 332 and is drivenly connected to the edge grinding and chamfering module 4. The rotation component 34 can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to rotate.

[0052] Before moving the edge grinding and chamfering module 4, the rotating component 34 can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to rotate, thereby controlling the orientation of the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 relative to the glass 6. Then, the first drive 311 drives the first slide block 313 to translate relative to the slide rail 312 and along the first direction L1. The sliding of the first slide block 313 will cause the second slide block 321, the third slide block 332, the rotating component 34 and the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 on it to slide along the first direction L1. Subsequently, the second drive drives the second slide block 321 to translate relative to the first slide block 313 and along the second direction L2. The sliding of the second slide block 321 will cause the third slide block 332, the rotating component 34 and the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 on it to slide along the second direction L2. Next, the third drive 331 drives the third slide block 332 to translate relative to the second slide block 321 and along the third direction L3. The sliding of the third slide block 332 will cause the rotating component 34 and the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 on it to slide along the third direction L3.

[0053] Here, the moving module 3 drives and controls the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to move along the contour of the glass 6, and sequentially grinds and chamfers all the edges of the glass 6. After the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 completes one stroke, the glass 6 it has processed can meet the requirements of the worker.

[0054] As a preferred embodiment, the first drive 311 and / or the second drive and / or the third drive 331 include a lead screw and nut mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, a linear motor, or a cylinder. The arrangement of these mechanisms capable of generating linear drive can refer to common methods in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here. However, for the gear and rack mechanism, the motor needs to be mounted on a moving slide, and the related wiring needs to be protected from corrosion by the glass shavings produced during grinding. If the outer layer of the wire is corroded and the inner wire is exposed, there is a risk of electric shock to workers and short circuit in the grinding machine.

[0055] The first slide block 313 can move horizontally on the slide rail 312, the second slide block 321 can move horizontally on the first slide block 313, and the third slide block 332 can move horizontally on the second slide block 321. Slider blocks and guide rails or guide grooves can be provided at relevant positions to assist the horizontal movement of the slide blocks. This application will not elaborate on these details here.

[0056] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly 34 includes a first motor 341, a first gear 342, a driven gear 343, and a rotating base 344. The first motor 341 and the first gear 342 are connected in a transmission relationship, the first gear 342 and the driven gear 343 are meshed, and the rotating base 344 and the driven gear 343 are connected. The first motor 341 can drive the first gear 342 to rotate, thereby driving the driven gear 343 and the rotating base 344 to rotate. Consequently, the grinding wheel assembly 41 and the chamfering wheel assembly 42 on the rotating base 344 rotate synchronously to change the orientation of the grinding wheels relative to the glass 6, so as to adapt to the shape and edge direction of the glass 6 and perform grinding and chamfering on the glass 6.

[0057] The edge grinding and chamfering module 4 can be set inside the rotating base 344, which saves space and makes it easier to arrange the wires inside the rotating base 344. This prevents the wires from being damaged by glass shards during edge grinding or chamfering, thus ensuring production safety and smooth production.

[0058] In some embodiments, the third slide 332 may also be disposed inside the rotating seat 344 and may slide relative to the rotating seat 344 along a third direction L3.

[0059] The glass edging machine of this application also includes a frame 5, on which two parallel slide rails 312 are provided, and a processing platform 11 is provided between the two slide rails 312, and the height of the slide rails 312 is higher than that of the processing platform 11.

[0060] The frame 5 is made of high-strength steel through welding and processing. After aging treatment, it has good rigidity and stability, which can effectively reduce vibration and deformation during processing.

[0061] In some embodiments, the loading and unloading module 2 has multiple parallel conveyor belts 21. The conveyor belts 21 are arranged relative to the processing platform 11 and are movable in the vertical direction. The conveyor belts 21 can move relative to the processing platform 11 and be higher than the processing platform 11, or hidden below the processing platform 11.

[0062] The conveyor belt 21 connects to an external conveyor line. When loading, the conveyor belt 21 is higher than the processing platform 11. The conveyor belt 21 can transport the glass 6 being transported on the external conveyor line to the top of the processing platform 11. After the glass 6 is in place, the conveyor belt 21 stops conveying and begins to descend, so that the bottom surface of the glass 6 contacts the processing platform 11. The fixing module 1 fixes the glass 6. Then, the conveyor belt 21 continues to descend below the processing platform 11 and separates from the glass 6. At this time, the glass 6 can be edged and chamfered. After the edged and chamfered are completed, the fixing module 1 releases the fixing of the glass 6, and the conveyor belt 21 rises, lifting the glass 6 and conveying it.

[0063] This application uses multiple parallel conveyor belts 21 to transport the glass 6, which can achieve stable transport of the glass 6. Furthermore, the conveyor belts 21 can move up and down relative to the processing platform 11, which effectively utilizes the space under the processing platform 11. This allows the edging machine to seamlessly connect the processes of fixing the glass 6 and transporting the glass 6, greatly improving the processing efficiency of the glass 6.

[0064] As a preferred embodiment, the conveyor belt 21 of this application can be synchronously driven by a single output shaft to ensure the coordination of the conveyor belt 21, transport the glass 6 to the correct position, and ensure that the orientation of the glass 6 meets the requirements. If the conveyor belts 21 cannot operate in coordination, the position of the glass 6 may be deviated, or the glass 6 may even fall off the conveyor belt 21, hit the ground, and break, causing unnecessary cost losses.

[0065] In some embodiments, existing known linear drive methods such as linear motors, lead screw and nut mechanisms, or cylinders can be used to drive and control the up and down movement of the conveyor belt 21. The arrangement of the relevant structures can refer to the arrangement in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0066] The loading and unloading module 2 can transport the glass 6 to the processing platform 11, and the fixing module 1 can fix the glass 6 to prevent the glass 6 from moving and affecting the accuracy of edge grinding and chamfering.

[0067] Specifically, the processing platform 11 of this application can fix the glass 6 itself, or other components of the fixing module 1 can fix the glass 6 on the processing platform 11, such as by using a clamping method to fix the glass 6.

[0068] In some embodiments, the fixing module 1 includes a fixing plate 12 and a plurality of adsorption components 13, the adsorption components 13 being laid on the fixing plate 12 to form a processing platform 11.

[0069] Each adsorption component 13 can generate an adsorption force on the glass 6 located on top of it. Multiple adsorption components 13 work together to firmly adsorb the glass 6 and prevent it from moving. Here, the adsorption method is used to fix the glass 6, which can avoid damage to the glass 6, such as avoiding cracks or scratches on the glass 6 and affecting the appearance of the glass 6.

[0070] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the adsorption component 13 can be connected to a vacuum pump, and the top of the adsorption component 13 can generate a vacuum adsorption force to adsorb and fix the glass 6. A gasket is also provided on the top of the adsorption component 13, which makes the adsorption of the glass 6 more gentle. When adsorbing the glass 6, the gasket is squeezed to buffer the glass 6 and avoid excessive adsorption force, which would cause a strong impact between the glass 6 and the top of the adsorption component 13 and cause the glass 6 to crack.

[0071] This application may use multiple fixed plates 12, with gaps formed between two adjacent fixed plates 12, or it may use one fixed plate 12, with multiple receiving slots opened on the fixed plate 12, and the conveyor belt 21 moves in these gaps or receiving slots.

[0072] In some embodiments, the fixed plate 12 is configured to move up and down, while the conveyor belt 21 is configured not to move up and down. In this embodiment, the adsorption component 13 can move up and down with the fixed plate 12. When the conveyor belt 21 transports the glass 6, the adsorption component 13 is located below the conveyor belt 21. After the glass 6 is in place, the adsorption component 13 rises with the fixed plate 12 to adsorb the glass 6. After the edge grinding and chamfering are completed, the adsorption force of the adsorption component 13 is reduced and the adsorption component 13 is driven down so that the glass 6 falls back onto the conveyor belt 21. The conveyor belt 21 transports it to the external conveyor line, and the transmission belt sends it to the next process.

[0073] In some embodiments, the adsorption components 13 are arranged in an array, with at least one row of adsorption components 13 disposed between two adjacent conveyor belts 21.

[0074] Furthermore, the adsorption component 13 is movable relative to the fixed plate 12, resulting in height changes in the vertical direction.

[0075] The glass edging machine of this application can open the corresponding valve according to the shape and contour of the glass 6, so that the top of the corresponding adsorption component 13 forms a vacuum adsorption force and lifts these adsorption components 13 to adsorb the bottom surface of the glass 6.

[0076] The necessary adsorption components 13 are raised, and the tops of the unnecessary adsorption components 13 are separated from the glass 6 to form a height difference. When the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 moves on the preset path W1, the edge grinding wheel set 41 and the chamfering wheel set 42 will not touch the unnecessary adsorption components 13, making the edge grinding and chamfering of the glass 6 safer.

[0077] The adsorption component 13 of this application is connected to a vacuum pump and has an opening at the top. When the vacuum pump is turned on, a negative pressure can be generated at the opening at the top of the adsorption component 13. A linear motor or cylinder can be connected between the bottom of the adsorption component 13 and the fixed plate 12 to realize movement relative to the fixed plate 12 and generate height changes in the vertical direction.

[0078] Specifically, the electrical configuration of the glass edging machine of this application includes:

[0079] 1. Electrical control cabinet: The electrical control cabinet adopts an independent structural design and is equipped with various electrical components such as PLC, CNC motion control system, frequency converter, servo drive, contactor, relay, etc. The electrical control cabinet has good ventilation and heat dissipation performance to ensure the normal operation of electrical components.

[0080] 2. PLC control system: The PLC control system is the core control unit of the equipment, responsible for controlling and coordinating the various components of the equipment. The PLC system uses a high-performance CPU and a large-capacity memory, which can realize complex logic control and data processing functions.

[0081] 3. The CNC motion control system can realize the coordinated movement of multiple coordinate axes, so that the tool or worktable can move precisely along a predetermined trajectory. It can simultaneously control the X (first direction L1), Y (second direction L2), Z (third direction L3), G (rotation direction) axes and the grinding wheel rotation axis, so that the tool can cut along the contour and ensure that the machined surface meets the design requirements.

[0082] 4. Servo drive system, consisting of servo motor and servo driver, is responsible for driving and controlling the feed system of the equipment. Servo drive system has the characteristics of high precision, high response speed and high reliability, and can realize precise control of the equipment.

[0083] 5. Frequency converter: Used to control the speed of high-speed motor. It can automatically adjust the speed of grinding wheel according to the needs of processing technology. Frequency converter has the characteristics of energy saving, wide speed range and stable operation, which can improve the processing efficiency and processing quality of equipment.

[0084] 6. The human-machine interface adopts a touch screen operation mode, which can realize functions such as setting equipment parameters, editing programs, and monitoring operating status. The human-machine interface is characterized by simple, intuitive and convenient operation, which can improve the operating efficiency and ease of use of the equipment.

[0085] In some embodiments, the glass edging machine of this application further includes a sensing module and a vision module. The vision module can acquire the shape of the glass 6. The sensing module includes a position sensor, a speed sensor, and a pressure sensor, etc., and can acquire the position of the glass 6, the speed of edging and chamfering the glass 6, the traveling speed of the edging and chamfering module 4, and the force of the fixing module 1 to fix the glass 6, respectively. The sensing module and the vision module can monitor and provide feedback on the operating status of the edging machine to ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment.

[0086] The glass edging machine processing in this application is fully automated, as follows:

[0087] After cutting, the glass 6 is conveyed into the equipment via an external conveyor line. The equipment automatically raises the corresponding adsorption component 13 according to the contour of the glass 6 and starts the vacuum system. The adsorption component 13 adsorbs and fixes the glass 6. The conveyor belt 21 automatically lowers its height to ensure safety. The equipment starts the vision and infrared system to position the glass 6. After positioning, the equipment automatically enters the cutting point to start edge grinding and chamfering. After completion, the conveyor belt 21 automatically rises, the vacuum system stops running, and the glass 6 is conveyed out of the processing area, and the next piece of glass 6 enters.

[0088] In some embodiments, the chamfering wheel set 42 includes at least one pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421. The pattern generated by the projection of each pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 onto a projection plane perpendicular to the direction of travel forms an angle. Thus, each pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 can simultaneously chamfer the edge of the glass 6, enabling double-sided chamfering of the same edge of the glass 6, resulting in high chamfering efficiency and better chamfering quality.

[0089] In the actual production process, the amount of edge grinding and chamfering is different for glass 6 with different shapes. Even for different glass 6 with the same shape, the amount of edge grinding and chamfering can be different. At this time, the amount of edge grinding and chamfering can be controlled by controlling the position of the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 relative to the preset path W1, or by controlling the length of the edge grinding wheel group 41 and the chamfering wheel group 42 extending into the preset path W1.

[0090] The moving module 3 can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 to move along the preset path W1;

[0091] In some embodiments, the edge grinding wheel assembly 41 includes at least one edge grinding wheel 411 and a fourth drive 412. The fourth drive 412 is connected to the edge grinding wheel 411 in a one-to-one correspondence or to multiple edge grinding wheels 411 in a one-to-many correspondence. The fourth drive 412 is capable of driving and controlling the length by which the edge grinding wheel 411 extends into the preset path W1. The chamfering wheel assembly 42 includes a fifth drive 422. The fifth drive 422 is connected to each pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive 422 is connected to each chamfering grinding wheel 421 in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive 422 is connected to all pairs of chamfering grinding wheels 421 in a one-to-one correspondence. The fifth drive 422 is capable of driving and controlling the length by which the chamfering grinding wheel 421 extends into the preset path W1.

[0092] If a large amount of edge grinding is required, the fourth drive 412 can be used to increase the length of the edge grinding wheel 411 extending into the preset path W1, and vice versa. Similarly, if a large amount of chamfering is required, the fifth drive 422 can be used to increase the length of the chamfering wheel 421 extending into the preset path W1, and vice versa.

[0093] Since the position of the chamfering grinding wheel 421 is adjustable, the included angle of the pattern projected onto the projection surface by a pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 is also adjustable. The position of the included angle can coincide with or be relatively offset from the center position of the pattern projected onto the projection surface by the edge grinding wheel 411, in order to adapt to the chamfering requirements of glass 6 of different thicknesses. If a slight chamfer is required on the glass 6, the position of the included angle formed by the above projection can be controlled to be offset from the center of the pattern projected onto the edge grinding wheel 411. If a large angle chamfer is required, the position of the included angle formed by the above projection needs to be controlled to be at the center of the pattern projected onto the edge grinding wheel 411.

[0094] As a preferred option, the included angle can be set to 60°-120°.

[0095] As a preferred option, the fourth drive 412 and the fifth drive 422 can be either linear motors or rotary adjusters.

[0096] The edging grinding wheel 411 rotates to edge the glass 6, and the chamfering grinding wheel 421 also rotates to chamfer the glass 6. The fourth drive 412 cannot affect the rotation of the edging grinding wheel 411, and the fifth drive 422 cannot affect the rotation of the chamfering grinding wheel 421.

[0097] In some embodiments, the grinding wheel assembly 41 further includes a sixth drive 413, which is connected to the fourth drive 412 in a one-to-one or one-to-many manner. The sixth drive 413 can drive the fourth drive 412 to rotate, thereby driving the grinding wheel 411 to rotate, so as to grind the glass 6.

[0098] Similarly, the chamfering wheel assembly 42 also includes a seventh drive 423, which is connected to each chamfering grinding wheel 421 in a corresponding manner and is connected to the fifth drive 422 in a corresponding manner. The seventh drive 423 can drive the fifth drive 422 to rotate, thereby driving the chamfering grinding wheel 421 to rotate, so as to chamfer the glass 6.

[0099] In some embodiments, the seventh drive 423 is connected to each chamfering grinding wheel 421 in a one-to-one or one-to-many manner. The seventh drive 423 can drive the chamfering grinding wheel 421 to rotate. The fifth drive 422 is connected to the seventh drive 423 in a one-to-one manner, or the fifth drive 422 is connected to the seventh drive 423 in a one-to-many manner. The fifth drive 422 can drive and control the seventh drive 423 to slide linearly, so as to drive and control the length of the chamfering grinding wheel 421 extending into the preset path W1.

[0100] As a preferred option, the fourth drive 412 and the fifth drive 422 are either rotary adjusters or linear motors, while the sixth drive 413 and the seventh drive 423 are both motors. If a rotary adjuster is used, it is adjusted by a lead screw and nut. The extended end of the rotary adjuster is connected to the grinding wheel 411 and the chamfering wheel 421. When the worker rotates the knob of the rotary adjuster, the grinding wheel 411 or the chamfering wheel 421 can be extended. The motor drives the rotary adjuster to rotate via a synchronous belt, which in turn drives the grinding wheel 411 or the chamfering wheel 421 to rotate.

[0101] To improve the edge grinding quality and efficiency, the edge grinding wheel set 41 includes at least four edge grinding wheels 411. These edge grinding wheels 411 can be arranged sequentially along a preset path W1. Each edge grinding wheel 411 can be driven by a corresponding fourth drive 412 to control the length of its extension into the preset path W1. For example, the length of the edge grinding wheels 411 arranged sequentially in the front-to-back direction into the preset path W1 can be gradually increased. This allows for more thorough edge grinding of the glass 6 after the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 completes one stroke, resulting in higher edge grinding efficiency and better quality.

[0102] Similarly, in order to improve the chamfering quality and efficiency, the chamfering wheel set 42 may include multiple pairs of chamfering grinding wheels 421. All pairs of chamfering grinding wheels 421 are arranged sequentially along the preset path W1. Each pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 can be driven by the corresponding fifth drive 422 to control the length of its extension into the preset path W1. For example, along the preset path W1, the length of each pair of chamfering grinding wheels 421 arranged sequentially in the front and back directions into the preset path W1 can be gradually increased. This can make the chamfering of the glass 6 more thorough after the edge grinding and chamfering module 4 completes one stroke, and the chamfering efficiency is higher and the quality is better.

[0103] Furthermore, in the direction of travel along the preset path W1, all the grinding wheels 411 of the grinding wheel group 41 are positioned in front of the chamfering wheel group 42.

[0104] In some embodiments, the grinding wheel assembly 41 and the chamfering wheel assembly 42 are driven by the moving module 3 to move independently, or are driven by the moving module 3 to move synchronously.

[0105] The moving module 3 can independently control the edge grinding wheel group 41 or the chamfering wheel group 42 to move closer to the glass 6, and independently control the orientation of the edge grinding wheel group 41 or the chamfering wheel group 42 relative to the glass 6, so as to only grind or chamfer the glass 6.

[0106] The moving module 3 can also synchronously drive and control the grinding wheel group 41 and the chamfering wheel group 42 to move close to the glass 6, so as to synchronously grind and chamfer the glass 6;

[0107] Alternatively, the moving module 3 can synchronously drive the edge grinding wheel assembly 41 and the chamfering wheel assembly 42 to move closer to the glass 6. However, the fourth drive 412 increases the length of the edge grinding wheel 411 of the edge grinding wheel assembly 41 extending into the preset path W1, or the fifth drive 422 decreases the length of the chamfering wheel 421 of the chamfering wheel assembly 42 extending into the preset path W1. This allows the glass 6 to be edged separately. If chamfering is required, the fourth drive 412 can also decrease the length of the edge grinding wheel 411 of the edge grinding wheel assembly 41 extending into the preset path W1, or the fifth drive 422 can increase the length of the chamfering wheel 421 of the chamfering wheel assembly 42 extending into the preset path W1. This allows the glass 6 to be chamfered separately.

[0108] Based on this, this application can flexibly switch between the edge grinding process and the chamfering process, and has a variety of application scenarios.

[0109] As a preferred option, the edge grinding wheel 411 and chamfering grinding wheel 421 of this application are flat grinding wheels. For glass 6 of different thicknesses, this application does not need to change the type of grinding wheel, which greatly increases the versatility of the grinding wheel for glass 6 thickness and reduces cost investment.

Claims

1. A glass edging machine, characterized in that, Includes a fixed module, a loading / unloading module, a moving module, and an edge grinding and chamfering module; The fixed module includes a processing platform, which is capable of fixing the glass. The processing platform is movable in the vertical direction, and / or the loading and unloading module is movable in the vertical direction. The loading and unloading module is configured to connect with an external conveyor line to transport glass onto the processing platform. The moving module and the edge grinding and chamfering module are connected by a drive, and the moving module can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to move relative to the processing platform and along the contour of the glass. The edge grinding and chamfering module has an edge grinding wheel set and a chamfering wheel set, with the edge grinding wheel set located in front of the chamfering wheel set in the direction of travel.

2. The glass edging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving module can drive the grinding and chamfering module to translate upwards in the first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively, with the first direction, the second direction and the third direction being perpendicular to each other; Furthermore, the moving module drives the beveling and chamfering module to face relative to the glass.

3. The glass edging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving module includes a first translation component, a second translation component, a third translation component, and a rotation component; The first translation component includes a first drive, two slide rails and a first slide block. The two slide rails are arranged in parallel on opposite sides of the processing platform. The first slide block is slidably connected to the two slide rails. The first drive and the first slide block are drive-connected, enabling the first slide block to translate along a first direction. The second translation component includes a second drive and a second slide. The second slide is slidably connected to the first slide. The second drive is disposed on the first slide and is pulsatorically connected to the second slide. The second drive is capable of driving the second slide to translate along a second direction. The third translation component includes a third drive and a third slide block. The third slide block is connected to the second slide block. The third drive is disposed on the second slide block and is throttle-connected to the third slide block. The third drive can drive the third slide block to translate along a third direction. The rotating component is mounted on the third slide and is connected to the edge grinding and chamfering module in a transmission manner. The rotating component can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to rotate.

4. The glass edging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading and unloading module has multiple parallel conveyor belts. The conveyor belts are arranged relative to the processing platform and move in the vertical direction. The conveyor belts can move relative to the processing platform and be higher than the processing platform, or hidden below the processing platform.

5. The glass edging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed module includes a fixed plate and multiple adsorption components, which are laid on the fixed plate to form the processing platform.

6. The glass edging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adsorption components are arranged in an array; Furthermore, at least one row of adsorption components is provided between two adjacent conveyor belts.

7. The glass edging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adsorption component is movable relative to the fixed plate, and its height changes in the vertical direction.

8. The glass edging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass edging machine also includes a sensing module and a vision module; The visual module is able to acquire the shape of the glass; The sensing module can acquire the position of the glass, the speed of grinding and chamfering the glass, the travel speed of the grinding and chamfering module, and the force exerted by the fixing module to fix the glass.

9. The glass edging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chamfering wheel set includes at least one pair of chamfering grinding wheels, and the pattern generated by the projection of each pair of chamfering grinding wheels onto a projection plane perpendicular to the direction of travel forms an angle.

10. The glass edging machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The moving module can drive the edge grinding and chamfering module to move along a preset path; The grinding wheel assembly includes at least one grinding wheel and a fourth drive. The fourth drive is connected to the grinding wheel in a one-to-one correspondence or in a one-to-many manner. The fourth drive can drive and control the length by which the grinding wheel extends into the preset path. The chamfering wheel assembly includes a fifth drive, which is connected to each pair of chamfering grinding wheels in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive is connected to each chamfering grinding wheel in a one-to-one correspondence, or the fifth drive is connected to all pairs of chamfering grinding wheels in a one-to-one correspondence. The fifth drive is capable of driving and controlling the length by which the chamfering grinding wheel extends into the preset path.

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