Edge grinding device for glass processing

Abstract

This application provides a glass edging device, belonging to the field of glass processing technology. The glass edging device includes a worktable, a grinding head, a first vacuum suction cup, a longitudinal movement mechanism, a transverse movement mechanism, a grinding drive mechanism, a loading / unloading mechanism, and a weighing mechanism. The grinding head is mounted on a second connecting block, the first vacuum suction cup is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable, the longitudinal movement mechanism is mounted on the worktable, and the longitudinal movement mechanism enables the longitudinal movement of the grinding head. The transverse movement mechanism is also mounted on the worktable. This glass edging device utilizes the loading / unloading mechanism to achieve glass loading and unloading, resulting in a high degree of automation, saving time and labor, and improving the efficiency of glass edging. Furthermore, the use of a first motor to achieve opposite or forward movement of the two grinding heads saves the need for two first cylinders, reducing equipment costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of glass processing technology, and more specifically, to a glass edging apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] A search revealed a commonly used edge grinding device in glass processing, such as Chinese Patent No. CN202420374729.4, which discloses an edge grinding device for glass processing, belonging to the field of glass processing technology. This edge grinding device for glass processing includes a worktable, a vacuum suction cup, a longitudinal movement mechanism, a translational movement mechanism, a grinding head, a locking mechanism, a bracket, a second cylinder, a bearing plate, a hollow column, a second spring, a second guide rod, and a pressure plate. In use, the grinding head grinds the glass edge under the combined action of the motor, lead screw, and first guide rod. Pulling the upright rod causes its lower end to enter the connecting block, after which the grinding head can be removed from the connecting block and replaced with a new one. This edge grinding device for glass processing can simultaneously grind multiple edges of the glass, saving time and effort and improving the grinding efficiency. Furthermore, the upright rod, circular plate, and first spring facilitate quick replacement of the grinding head, providing a better user experience.

[0003] However, the above solution still has its drawbacks. It requires staff to place the glass on the vacuum suction cup using a glass suction cup. When the glass is large, multiple staff members are needed to move it together. After the edges of the glass are polished, staff members need to remove the glass from the vacuum suction cup, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and reduces the efficiency of glass edge polishing. In addition, the longitudinal movement mechanism uses four first cylinders, which results in higher equipment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this application provides a glass edging device, which aims to improve the problem that requires workers to place the glass on a vacuum suction cup using a glass suction cup, and when the glass is large, multiple workers are needed to move it together. After the edge of the glass is ground, workers also need to remove the glass from the vacuum suction cup, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and reduces the efficiency of glass edging. In addition, the longitudinal movement mechanism uses four first cylinders, which leads to high equipment cost.

[0005] This application provides a glass edging device, including a worktable, a grinding head, a first vacuum suction cup, a longitudinal movement mechanism, a transverse movement mechanism, a grinding drive mechanism, a loading and unloading mechanism, and a weighing mechanism. The grinding head is mounted on a second connecting block, and the first vacuum suction cup is fixed on the upper surface of the worktable.

[0006] The longitudinal movement mechanism is installed on the worktable, and the longitudinal movement mechanism enables the grinding head to move longitudinally.

[0007] The transverse movement mechanism is installed on the worktable, and the transverse movement mechanism enables the grinding head to move laterally.

[0008] The different grinding drive mechanisms are respectively installed on the first connecting block and the second L-shaped block, and the grinding drive mechanism enables the grinding head to move along the glass edge;

[0009] The loading and unloading mechanism is installed on the first L-shaped block, and the loading and unloading mechanism enables the loading and unloading of glass.

[0010] The weighing mechanism is embedded in the ground, and a tray is provided on the second support plate of the weighing mechanism. The weighing mechanism is used to detect the weight of the glass in real time.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the longitudinal movement mechanism includes a first L-shaped block, a first cylinder, and a second L-shaped block. The first L-shaped block is fixed on the outer wall of the worktable. Both the worktable and the first L-shaped block are provided with sliding grooves. The second L-shaped block is slidably disposed on the sliding grooves. The first cylinder is fixed on the outer wall of the first L-shaped block, and the piston rod end of the first cylinder is fixed on the outer wall of the second L-shaped block.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the transverse mechanism includes a vertical plate, a first motor, a double-ended threaded rod, a first guide rod, and a first connecting block. The vertical plate is fixed to the lower surface of the worktable, the first motor is fixed to the outer wall of one of the vertical plates, one end of the double-ended threaded rod is rotatably disposed on the outer wall of the other vertical plate, and the other end of the double-ended threaded rod is fixed together with the output shaft of the first motor.

[0013] The first guide rod is fixed between the two vertical plates, the first connecting block is threaded onto the double-ended threaded rod, and the first connecting block is also slidably mounted on the first guide rod. There are two first connecting blocks. A through hole is provided on the worktable, and the first connecting block passes through the through hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the grinding drive mechanism includes a U-shaped plate, a second motor, a first lead screw, a second guide rod, and a second connecting block. Different U-shaped plates are respectively fixed on the upper surfaces of the first connecting block and the second L-shaped block, and the second motor is fixed on the outer wall of the U-shaped plate.

[0015] One end of the first lead screw is rotatably mounted on the U-shaped plate, and the other end of the first lead screw is fixed together with the output shaft of the second motor. The second guide rod is fixed on the U-shaped plate, and the second connecting block is threaded onto the first lead screw. The second connecting block is also slidably mounted on the second guide rod.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the loading and unloading mechanism includes a bracket, a second lead screw, a third motor, a third guide rod, a third connecting block, a second cylinder, and a second vacuum suction cup. The bracket is fixed on the upper surface of the first L-shaped block, the third motor is fixed on the outer wall of the bracket, and one end of the second lead screw is rotatably mounted on the bracket.

[0017] The other end of the second lead screw is fixed together with the output shaft of the third motor. The third guide rod is fixed on the bracket. The third connecting block is threaded onto the second lead screw. The third connecting block is also slidably mounted on the third guide rod. The second cylinder is fixed on the upper surface of the third connecting block. The piston rod end of the second cylinder is fixed on the upper surface of the second vacuum suction cup.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, a vision device is also included, which is mounted on the third connecting block.

[0019] In one embodiment of this application, the weighing mechanism includes a first support plate, a weight sensor, a second support plate, and a buzzer. The weight sensor is installed between the first support plate and the second support plate, and the buzzer is fixed on the upper surface of the second support plate. The buzzer and the weight sensor are electrically connected together.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The glass edging device obtained by the above design utilizes the loading and unloading mechanism to realize the loading and unloading of glass, which has a high degree of automation, saves time and labor, and improves the edging efficiency of glass; in addition, the use of the first motor to realize the opposite or opposite movement of the two grinding heads saves two first cylinders and reduces the cost of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a glass processing edge grinding device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 A diagram showing the relationship between the worktable, the longitudinal movement mechanism, and the grinding drive mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 3A diagram showing the relationship between the transverse movement mechanism and the grinding drive mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the loading and unloading mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the workbench provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the third connecting block provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the weighing mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] In the diagram: 110 - Worktable; 120 - Vertical movement mechanism; 121 - First L-shaped block; 122 - First cylinder; 123 - Second L-shaped block; 124 - Slide groove; 130 - Horizontal movement mechanism; 131 - Vertical plate; 132 - First motor; 133 - Double-ended threaded rod; 134 - First guide rod; 135 - First connecting block; 136 - Through hole; 140 - Grinding drive mechanism; 141 - U-shaped plate; 142 - Second motor; 143 - First lead screw; 144 - Second guide rod; 145 - Second connecting block; 150- Grinding head; 160- First vacuum suction cup; 170- Loading and unloading mechanism; 171- Bracket; 172- Second lead screw; 173- Third motor; 174- Third guide rod; 175- Third connecting block; 176- Second cylinder; 177- Second vacuum suction cup; 178- Vision device; 180- Tray; 190- Weighing mechanism; 1901- First support plate; 1902- Weight sensor; 1903- Second support plate; 1904- Buzzer. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. 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.

[0031] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-7A preferred embodiment of this utility model provides a glass edging device, including a worktable 110, a grinding head 150, a first vacuum suction cup 160, a longitudinal movement mechanism 120, a transverse movement mechanism 130, a grinding drive mechanism 140, a loading and unloading mechanism 170, and a weighing mechanism 190. The grinding head 150 is mounted on a second connecting block 145, and the first vacuum suction cup 160 is fixed on the upper surface of the worktable 110.

[0032] The longitudinal movement mechanism 120 is installed on the worktable 110. The longitudinal movement mechanism 120 enables the longitudinal movement of the grinding head 150. The longitudinal movement mechanism 120 includes a first L-shaped block 121, a first cylinder 122, and a second L-shaped block 123. The first L-shaped block 121 is fixed on the outer wall of the worktable 110. The worktable 110 and the first L-shaped block 121 are both provided with sliding grooves 124. The second L-shaped block 123 is slidably disposed on the sliding grooves 124. The first cylinder 122 is fixed on the outer wall of the first L-shaped block 121, and the piston rod end of the first cylinder 122 is fixed on the outer wall of the second L-shaped block 123.

[0033] A transverse movement mechanism 130 is installed on the worktable 110. The transverse movement mechanism 130 enables the grinding head 150 to move laterally. The transverse movement mechanism 130 includes a vertical plate 131, a first motor 132, a double-threaded rod 133, a first guide rod 134, and a first connecting block 135. The vertical plate 131 is fixed on the lower surface of the worktable 110. The first motor 132 is fixed on the outer wall of one of the vertical plates 131. One end of the double-threaded rod 133 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the other vertical plate 131. The other end of the double-threaded rod 133 is fixed together with the output shaft of the first motor 132. The first guide rod 134 is fixed between the two vertical plates 131. The first connecting block 135 is threaded onto the double-threaded rod 133. The first connecting block 135 is also slidably mounted on the first guide rod 134. There are two first connecting blocks 135. A through hole 136 is opened on the worktable 110. The first connecting block 135 passes through the through hole 136.

[0034] Different grinding drive mechanisms 140 are respectively installed on the first connecting block 135 and the second L-shaped block 123. The grinding drive mechanism 140 enables the grinding head 150 to move along the glass edge. The grinding drive mechanism 140 includes a U-shaped plate 141, a second motor 142, a first lead screw 143, a second guide rod 144 and a second connecting block 145. Different U-shaped plates 141 are respectively fixed on the upper surfaces of the first connecting block 135 and the second L-shaped block 123. The second motor 142 is fixed on the outer wall of the U-shaped plate 141. One end of the first lead screw 143 is rotatably mounted on the U-shaped plate 141. The other end of the first lead screw 143 is fixed together with the output shaft of the second motor 142. The second guide rod 144 is fixed on the U-shaped plate 141. The second connecting block 145 is threaded onto the first lead screw 143. The second connecting block 145 is also slidably mounted on the second guide rod 144.

[0035] Example 2: A preferred embodiment of this utility model provides a glass edging device, which differs from the above embodiment only in that: the loading and unloading mechanism 170 is installed on the first L-shaped block 121. The loading and unloading mechanism 170 enables the loading and unloading of glass. The loading and unloading mechanism 170 includes a bracket 171, a second lead screw 172, a third motor 173, a third guide rod 174, a third connecting block 175, a second cylinder 176, and a second vacuum suction cup 177. The bracket 171 is fixed to the upper surface of the first L-shaped block 121, and the third motor 173 is fixed to the outer wall of the bracket 171. One end of the lead screw 172 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 171. The other end of the second lead screw 172 is fixed together with the output shaft of the third motor 173. The third guide rod 174 is fixed on the bracket 171. The third connecting block 175 is threaded onto the second lead screw 172 and is also slidably mounted on the third guide rod 174. The second cylinder 176 is fixed on the upper surface of the third connecting block 175. The piston rod end of the second cylinder 176 is fixed on the upper surface of the second vacuum suction cup 177. The device also includes a vision device 178, which is mounted on the third connecting block 175.

[0036] Example 3: A preferred embodiment of this utility model provides a glass edging device, which differs from the above embodiment only in that: the weighing mechanism 190 is embedded in the ground, and a tray 180 is provided on the second support plate 1903 of the weighing mechanism 190. The weighing mechanism 190 is used to detect the weight of the glass in real time. The weighing mechanism 190 includes a first support plate 1901, a weight sensor 1902, a second support plate 1903, and a buzzer 1904. The weight sensor 1902 is installed on the first support plate 1901. Between a support plate 1901 and a second support plate 1903, a buzzer 1904 is fixed on the upper surface of the second support plate 1903. The buzzer 1904 and the weight sensor 1902 are electrically connected together. In this embodiment, the first cylinder 122, the first motor 132, the second motor 142, the first vacuum suction cup 160, the third motor 173, the second cylinder 176, the second vacuum suction cup 177, the vision device 178, the weight sensor 1902, and the buzzer 1904 are all controlled by a control box.

[0037] Specifically, the working principle of this glass processing edge grinding device is as follows: During use, the operator uses a forklift or pallet truck to transport a pallet containing glass onto the second support plate 1903. Then, the control box controls the third motor 173, the second cylinder 176, and the second vacuum suction cup 177. The rotation of the output shaft of the third motor 173 drives the second lead screw 172 to rotate. The third connecting block 175 and the second vacuum suction cup 177 move laterally under the combined action of the second lead screw 172 and the third guide rod 174. Operating the third motor 173 moves the second vacuum suction cup 177 directly above the glass. The vision device 178 identifies the glass and moves the second vacuum suction cup 177 directly above it. Then, the second cylinder 176 controls the second vacuum suction cup... 177 moves downward, causing the second vacuum suction cup 177 to adhere to the glass. The second vacuum suction cup 177 firmly adheres to the glass. Then, under the operation of the third motor 173, the second cylinder 176, and the second vacuum suction cup 177, the glass is placed onto the first vacuum suction cup 160. Afterward, the second vacuum suction cup 177 stops working and moves upward. Then, the two opposing first cylinders 122 work. The extension and retraction of the piston rod of the first cylinder 122 drives the grinding head 150 to move. The two grinding heads 150 position the glass onto the first vacuum suction cup 160. Then, the first motor 132 works. The rotation of the output shaft of the first motor 132 drives the double-headed threaded rod 133 to rotate. Under the combined action of the double-headed threaded rod 133 and the first guide rod 134, the two first connecting blocks 135... To achieve opposite or forward movement, the other two grinding heads 150 move in opposite directions, controlling the rotation direction of the output shaft of the first motor 132. The other two grinding heads 150 perform secondary positioning of the glass. After positioning, the first vacuum suction cup 160 operates, adsorbing the glass. Then, the second cylinder 176 operates, driving the second vacuum suction cup 177 to move downwards and press against the glass, achieving firm fixation. Next, the first cylinder 122 and the first motor 132 operate, bringing the grinding head 150 into contact with the edge of the glass. Then, the second motor 142 operates, and the rotation of its output shaft drives the first lead screw 143 to rotate, thus enabling the grinding head 150 to grind the edge of the glass. After grinding, the loading and unloading mechanism 170 moves the glass to another tray 180. The weight sensor 1902 detects the weight of the glass on the tray 180 in real time. When the weight of the glass to be ground is less than the set minimum value, the weight sensor 1902 transmits a signal to the buzzer 1904. The buzzer 1904 alarms to remind the staff to replenish the glass to be ground. When the weight of the ground glass reaches the set maximum value, the weight sensor 1902 transmits a signal to another buzzer 1904. The other buzzer 1904 alarms to remind the staff to replace the empty tray 180. This glass processing edge grinding device uses the loading and unloading mechanism 170 to realize the loading and unloading of glass. It has a high degree of automation, saves time and labor, and improves the edge grinding efficiency of glass.Furthermore, by utilizing the first motor 132 to achieve the opposite or forward movement of the two grinding heads 150, two first cylinders 122 are eliminated, reducing the cost of the equipment.

[0038] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

Claims

1. A glass edging device, characterized in that, It includes a worktable (110), a grinding head (150), a first vacuum chuck (160), a longitudinal movement mechanism (120), a transverse movement mechanism (130), a grinding drive mechanism (140), a loading and unloading mechanism (170), and a weighing mechanism (190). The grinding head (150) is mounted on a second connecting block (145), and the first vacuum chuck (160) is fixed on the upper surface of the worktable (110). The longitudinal movement mechanism (120) is installed on the worktable (110), and the longitudinal movement mechanism (120) enables the longitudinal movement of the grinding head (150); The transverse movement mechanism (130) is installed on the worktable (110), and the transverse movement mechanism (130) enables the lateral movement of the grinding head (150); The different grinding drive mechanisms (140) are respectively installed on the first connecting block (135) and the second L-shaped block (123). The setting of the grinding drive mechanism (140) enables the grinding head (150) to move along the glass edge; The loading and unloading mechanism (170) is installed on the first L-shaped block (121), and the loading and unloading mechanism (170) enables the loading and unloading of glass. The weighing mechanism (190) is embedded in the ground. A tray (180) is provided on the second support plate (1903) of the weighing mechanism (190). The weighing mechanism (190) is used to detect the weight of the glass in real time.

2. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 1, wherein The longitudinal movement mechanism (120) includes a first L-shaped block (121), a first cylinder (122), and a second L-shaped block (123). The first L-shaped block (121) is fixed on the outer wall of the worktable (110). The worktable (110) and the first L-shaped block (121) are both provided with sliding grooves (124). The second L-shaped block (123) is slidably disposed on the sliding grooves (124). The first cylinder (122) is fixed on the outer wall of the first L-shaped block (121), and the piston rod end of the first cylinder (122) is fixed on the outer wall of the second L-shaped block (123).

3. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 2, wherein The transverse mechanism (130) includes a vertical plate (131), a first motor (132), a double-ended threaded rod (133), a first guide rod (134), and a first connecting block (135). The vertical plate (131) is fixed on the lower surface of the worktable (110). The first motor (132) is fixed on the outer wall of one of the vertical plates (131). One end of the double-ended threaded rod (133) is rotatably disposed on the outer wall of the other vertical plate (131). The other end of the double-ended threaded rod (133) is fixed together with the output shaft of the first motor (132). The first guide rod (134) is fixed between the two vertical plates (131). The first connecting block (135) is threaded onto the double-headed threaded rod (133). The first connecting block (135) is also slidably mounted on the first guide rod (134). There are two first connecting blocks (135). A through hole (136) is provided on the worktable (110). The first connecting block (135) passes through the through hole (136).

4. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 3, wherein The grinding drive mechanism (140) includes a U-shaped plate (141), a second motor (142), a first lead screw (143), a second guide rod (144), and a second connecting block (145). Different U-shaped plates (141) are fixed on the upper surfaces of the first connecting block (135) and the second L-shaped block (123), respectively, and the second motor (142) is fixed on the outer wall of the U-shaped plate (141). One end of the first lead screw (143) is rotatably mounted on the U-shaped plate (141), and the other end of the first lead screw (143) is fixed together with the output shaft of the second motor (142). The second guide rod (144) is fixed on the U-shaped plate (141), and the second connecting block (145) is threaded onto the first lead screw (143). The second connecting block (145) is also slidably mounted on the second guide rod (144).

5. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 2, wherein The loading and unloading mechanism (170) includes a bracket (171), a second lead screw (172), a third motor (173), a third guide rod (174), a third connecting block (175), a second cylinder (176), and a second vacuum suction cup (177). The bracket (171) is fixed on the upper surface of the first L-shaped block (121), the third motor (173) is fixed on the outer wall of the bracket (171), and one end of the second lead screw (172) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (171). The other end of the second lead screw (172) is fixed together with the output shaft of the third motor (173). The third guide rod (174) is fixed on the bracket (171). The third connecting block (175) is threaded onto the second lead screw (172). The third connecting block (175) is also slidably mounted on the third guide rod (174). The second cylinder (176) is fixed on the upper surface of the third connecting block (175). The piston rod end of the second cylinder (176) is fixed on the upper surface of the second vacuum suction cup (177).

6. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 5, wherein It also includes a vision device (178) mounted on the third connecting block (175).

7. The edging apparatus for processing glass according to claim 1, wherein The weighing mechanism (190) includes a first support plate (1901), a weight sensor (1902), a second support plate (1903), and a buzzer (1904). The weight sensor (1902) is installed between the first support plate (1901) and the second support plate (1903). The buzzer (1904) is fixed on the upper surface of the second support plate (1903). The buzzer (1904) and the weight sensor (1902) are electrically connected together.

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