Cutting waste removal device and cutting apparatus

Abstract

This application discloses a cutting waste removal device and a cutting equipment, specifically including a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly, at least one clamping structure, and a detection structure. The second driving assembly is disposed on the first driving assembly, and the clamping structure is connected to the second driving assembly. The clamping structure is used to clamp the cutting waste. The first driving assembly drives the second driving assembly and the clamping structure to move along a first horizontal direction, and the second driving assembly drives the clamping structure to move along a vertical direction. The detection structure is disposed on the clamping structure and electrically connected to the first and second driving assemblies. The detection structure is used to detect whether the clamping structure is clamping the cutting waste. Thus, the detection structure can accurately identify whether the clamping structure has clamped the cutting waste, ensuring that when the clamping structure clamps the cutting waste, the first and second driving assemblies then drive the clamping structure to the cutting waste collection position, avoiding idle rotation of the first and second driving assemblies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of display panel processing technology, and in particular to a cutting waste removal device and cutting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the cutting and production of flexible products such as OLEDs, the resulting cutting waste is thin and easily deformable. Therefore, in actual production, the cutting waste often falls during the transfer process because it is not clamped by the clamping structure. Even if the cutting waste falls, the drive component still moves the clamping structure to the cutting waste collection point according to the preset moving path, causing the drive component to idle and resulting in ineffective consumption of power resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cutting waste removal device and a cutting equipment, which avoids the wasted power of the first and second drive components when the clamping structure is unloaded, thus saving power resources.

[0004] The cutting waste removal device proposed in this application includes: First driving component; A second driving component is disposed on the first driving component; and At least one clamping structure is connected to the second driving component, the clamping structure is used to clamp cutting waste, the first driving component drives the second driving component and the clamping structure to move along a first horizontal direction, and the second driving component drives the clamping structure to move along a vertical direction; A detection structure is disposed on the clamping structure and electrically connected to the first driving component and the second driving component. The detection structure is used to detect whether the clamping structure is clamping the cutting waste.

[0005] Optionally, the clamping structure includes a mounting base and a clamping member connected to the mounting base, the mounting base being disposed on the second drive assembly, and the clamping member being a suction cup or a gripper.

[0006] Optionally, the clamping member includes two jaws, and the detection structure includes two conductive rods respectively disposed on the two jaws. When the two jaws clamp the cutting waste, the two conductive rods are turned on.

[0007] Optionally, the gripper has a mounting hole, and an insulating ring is installed in the mounting hole. The conductive rod passes through the insulating ring, and along the axial direction of the mounting hole, both ends of the insulating ring protrude from the mounting hole, and both ends of the conductive rod protrude from the insulating ring.

[0008] Optionally, the clamping member is a suction cup, and the detection structure includes a pressure sensor connected to the suction cup, the pressure sensor being used to detect the pressure on the suction cup.

[0009] Optionally, the clamping member is a gripper, and the cutting waste removal device includes a first fine-tuning component and a second fine-tuning component disposed on the second driving component; The first fine-tuning component includes a slide table and a bracket disposed on the slide table. The bracket is connected to the mounting base and is capable of moving relative to the slide table along the first horizontal direction. The second fine-tuning component includes a groove formed in the mounting base, the bracket being at least partially embedded in the groove, and the mounting base being movable relative to the bracket in the vertical direction.

[0010] Optionally, the clamping component is a suction cup, and the cutting waste removal device further includes a third fine-tuning component and a fourth fine-tuning component disposed on the clamping structure; The third fine-tuning component includes a first adjustment plate connected to the suction cup. The first adjustment plate is slidably disposed on the mounting base, and the first adjustment plate drives the suction cup to move relative to the mounting base in the vertical direction. The fourth fine-tuning component includes a support slidably connected to a second adjusting plate and a support slidably connected to the second adjusting plate. The second adjusting plate is connected to the first adjusting plate. The suction cup is disposed on the support. The support drives the suction cup to move relative to the second adjusting plate along the first horizontal direction.

[0011] Optionally, the cutting waste removal device further includes a control component, which is electrically connected to the detection structure, the first drive component, and the second drive component.

[0012] Optionally, the cutting waste removal device further includes an air blowing structure connected to the clamping member.

[0013] The cutting equipment provided in this application includes: A stage on which cutting waste to be removed is placed; and The cutting waste removal device described in any of the above embodiments is mounted on the platform and is used to remove cutting waste from the platform.

[0014] The cutting waste removal device and cutting equipment provided in this application embodiment allow the first and second driving components to drive the clamping structure to move as needed, so that the clamping structure stops around the cutting waste for easy clamping. A detection structure can detect in real time whether the clamping structure has successfully gripped the cutting waste. If the clamping structure is detected to be holding the cutting waste, the first and second driving components drive the clamping structure to move along a preset movement path. If the clamping structure is not detected to be holding the cutting waste, since the detection structure is electrically connected to the first and second driving components, the detection structure can send a signal to the first and second driving components to pause or adjust their movement paths. This effectively avoids the wasted power of the first and second driving components when the clamping structure is unloaded, thus saving power resources. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting waste removal device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping structure and detection structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping structure and detection structure when the clamping component is a gripper, as provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the cutting waste removal device.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cutting waste removal device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Explanation of icon numbers: The device includes a cutting waste removal unit 100, a first drive assembly 10, a second drive assembly 20, a clamping structure 30, a mounting base 31, a clamping component 32, a gripper 321, and a suction cup 322. Detection structure 40, conductive rod 41, insulating ring 42, pressure sensor 43 Control components First fine-tuning component 61, slide table 611, bracket 612, second fine-tuning component 62, slide groove 621, third fine-tuning component 63, first adjusting plate 631, fourth fine-tuning component 64, second adjusting plate 641, opening 641a, support 642, fixing screw 643; Air blowing structure 70.

[0022] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0025] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0026] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used in this application specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the cutting waste removal device 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The cutting waste removal device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a first driving assembly 10, a second driving assembly 20, at least one clamping structure 30, and a detection structure 40. The second driving assembly 20 is disposed on the first driving assembly 10, and the clamping structure 30 is connected to the second driving assembly 20. The clamping structure 30 is used to clamp the cutting waste. The first driving assembly 10 drives the second driving assembly 20 and the clamping structure 30 to move along a first horizontal direction X, and the second driving assembly 20 drives the clamping structure 30 to move along a vertical direction Z.

[0029] The first drive assembly 10 can be a linear drive module consisting of a servo motor and a ball screw. When the first drive assembly 10 is working, the position of the clamping structure 30 in the first horizontal direction X can be adjusted arbitrarily within the effective stroke according to actual needs, and the positioning accuracy can reach 0.01mm. The cutting waste removal device 100 is used in the cutting equipment, and the first drive assembly 10 can be fixedly installed on the base of the cutting equipment.

[0030] The first drive assembly 10 extends along the first horizontal direction X, and the second drive assembly 20 is slidably connected to the first drive assembly 10. For example, the second drive assembly 20 can be connected to the first drive assembly 10 through a guide rail, so that the second drive assembly 20 and the clamping structure 30 can move in the first horizontal direction X to realize the positioning of the cutting waste and facilitate the clamping structure 30 to clamp it.

[0031] The second drive assembly 20 is responsible for driving the clamping structure 30 to move vertically in the Z direction to adjust its height, facilitating the gripping and release of cutting waste. The second drive assembly 20 can also use a lifting cylinder as its core component, providing stable vertical Z-direction movement for the clamping structure 30. The lifting cylinder can be fixed to the first drive assembly 10 and can move with the first drive assembly 10 in the first horizontal direction X. The piston rod of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the clamping structure 30; when the piston rod extends, it lowers the clamping structure 30, and when it retracts, it raises the clamping structure 30.

[0032] The second drive assembly 20 may further include an adjusting nut, which is threadedly connected to the piston rod. By rotating the adjusting nut, the effective stroke length of the piston rod can be changed, thereby adjusting the lifting height of the clamping structure 30. The second drive assembly 20 may also be a linear module driven by a servo motor or other drive modules, without limitation.

[0033] The clamping structure 30 may include a mounting part, a driving part, and a clamping part. The mounting part is fixed to the second driving assembly 20 and is connected to the clamping part. The driving part drives the clamping part to move to clamp or release the cutting waste. The clamping part may be selected from grippers 321 or vacuum suction cups 322, etc., depending on the characteristics of the cutting waste, including but not limited to material, shape, and structure. The grippers 321 may be driven by a cylinder and are suitable for gripping rigid cutting waste or larger cutting waste. The vacuum suction cup 322 cooperates with a vacuum generator and can provide different adsorption forces for cutting waste with different surfaces.

[0034] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping structure and detection structure provided in the embodiments of this application. The detection structure 40 is disposed on the clamping structure 30 and is electrically connected to the first driving component 10 and the second driving component 20. The detection structure 40 is used to detect whether the clamping structure 30 is clamping the cutting waste.

[0035] The detection structure 40 is installed on the clamping structure 30 to monitor the clamping status of the clamping structure 30 in real time and feed back the clamping status information to the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20, so that the motion parameters of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 are adjusted accordingly.

[0036] The detection structure 40 can be an optical sensor or a pressure sensor, etc. For example, if the detection structure 40 is an optical sensor, the optical sensor is set on the gripping part of the clamping structure 30. When the cutting waste is successfully clamped, the light signal of the optical sensor will change, thereby determining the clamping state of the clamping structure 30.

[0037] The detection structure 40 can also be a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is installed on the gripping part of the clamping structure 30, and the pressure of the gripping part is detected to determine whether the clamping structure 30 is holding cutting waste.

[0038] The detection structure 40 may include, but is not limited to, optical sensors and pressure sensors, and the number and type of detection structures can be selected according to the characteristics of the cutting waste.

[0039] During the operation of the cutting waste removal device 100, after the cutting process of the cutting equipment is completed, the first drive component 10 is activated, moving the clamping structure 30 along the first horizontal direction X to directly above the cutting waste. Subsequently, the second drive component 20 drives the clamping structure 30 to descend to a height capable of clamping the cutting waste, and the clamping structure 30 clamps it. The detection structure 40 detects the clamping status of the clamping structure 30. If it is detected that the clamping structure 30 has successfully clamped the cutting waste, the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 drive the clamping structure 30 to move and rise along the first horizontal direction X according to a preset movement path, transferring the cutting waste to the cutting waste collection area for release.

[0040] The preset movement path refers to moving the clamping structure 30 from its current position where the cutting waste is located to the cutting waste collection area.

[0041] If the clamping structure 30 is detected not to be holding the cutting waste, the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 will no longer drive the clamping structure 30 to move according to the preset moving path, but will pause the action and wait for the clamping structure 30 to grab again until the cutting waste is successfully grabbed.

[0042] It should be noted that when the clamping structure 30 is detected to be clamping the cutting waste, and the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 control the clamping structure 30 to move according to the preset moving path, if the cutting waste falls from the clamping structure 30, and the detection structure 40 detects that the clamping structure 30 is not clamping the cutting waste, the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 do not drive the clamping structure 30 to move according to the preset moving path, but instead drive the clamping structure 30 to move to a position close to where the cutting waste fell, and wait for the clamping structure 30 to grab it again until the cutting waste is successfully grabbed.

[0043] The cutting waste removal device 100 and cutting equipment provided in this application embodiment can drive the clamping structure 30 to move as needed, so that the clamping structure 30 stays around the cutting waste to facilitate clamping the cutting waste. The detection structure 40 can detect in real time whether the clamping structure 30 has successfully gripped the cutting waste. If the clamping structure 30 is detected to be gripping the cutting waste, the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 drive the clamping structure 30 to move according to a preset moving path. If the clamping structure 30 is detected not to be gripping the cutting waste, since the detection structure 40 is electrically connected to the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20, the detection structure 40 can send a signal to the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 to pause or adjust the moving path of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20. This effectively avoids the waste power of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 when the clamping structure 30 is unloaded, thus saving power resources.

[0044] Optionally, the clamping structure 30 includes a mounting base 31 and a clamping member 32 connected to the mounting base 31. The mounting base 31 is located on the second drive assembly 20, and the clamping member 32 is a suction cup 322 or a gripper 321. Different clamping members 32 can be selected to grip different cutting waste materials, improving the flexibility of the clamping structure 30. For example, when the cutting waste material is small or thin, the suction cup 322 can be used to adsorb the cutting waste material; when the cutting waste material is large or hard, the gripper 321 can be used to grip the cutting waste material.

[0045] When the clamping component 32 is a suction cup 322, the clamping structure 30 also includes a vacuum generator integrated inside the mounting base 31. The air outlet of the vacuum generator is connected to the suction cup 322 via an air pipe. The vacuum generator removes the air between the suction cup 322 and the surface of the cutting waste to form a stable suction force, ensuring that the cutting waste will not fall off during the transfer process. The suction cup 322 can be made of flexible materials such as silicone, which can fit tightly against the surface of the cutting waste.

[0046] When the clamping element 32 is a gripper 321, there are usually two grippers 321, which are symmetrically arranged on the mounting base 31. The clamping structure 30 may also include a drive structure, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 31. The drive structure is connected to the gripper 321 via a linkage mechanism. The drive structure controls the opening and closing of the gripper 321. When it is necessary to grip the cutting waste, the drive structure closes the two grippers 321 via the linkage mechanism. After the first drive assembly 10 and the second drive group move the gripper 321 holding the cutting waste to the designated position, the drive structure controls the two grippers 321 to open to release the cutting waste. The drive structure can be a cylinder or an electric push rod, etc., and is not limited here.

[0047] The gripper 321 is typically made of lightweight and wear-resistant aluminum alloy. The inner surface of the gripper 321 can be covered with a non-slip rubber layer, which ensures stable gripping of cutting waste while preventing damage to flexible materials.

[0048] In some embodiments, the inner side of the gripper 321 may be formed with serrated or wavy anti-slip texture to increase friction and prevent cutting waste from falling off during the gripping process.

[0049] It is understood that the number of clamping structures 30 in the cutting waste removal device 100 can be one, two, three, or four, etc. No limitation is made here. In one embodiment, the cutting waste removal device 100 includes one clamping structure 30, the clamping element 32 of which is a suction cup 322, which uses the suction force of the suction cup 322 to hold the cutting waste. In another embodiment, the cutting waste removal device 100 includes one clamping structure 30, the clamping element 32 of which is a gripper 321, which uses the gripper 321 to grasp the cutting waste.

[0050] When there are two or more clamping structures 30 in the cutting waste removal device 100, the clamping elements 32 of all clamping structures 30 can be claws 321, suction cups 322, or both claws 321 and suction cups 322.

[0051] In one embodiment, the cutting waste removal device 100 includes two clamping structures 30, one of which has a suction cup 322 as its clamping element 32 and the other has a gripper 321 as its clamping element 32. The suction cup 322 or the gripper 321 can be selected to clamp the cutting waste according to the size or type of the cutting waste.

[0052] In another embodiment, the cutting waste removal device 100 includes two clamping structures 30, wherein the clamping elements 32 of both clamping structures 30 are suction cups 322, and one or two suction cups 322 can be selected to adsorb the cutting waste according to the size of the cutting waste. For example, when the cutting waste is too large, two clamping elements 32 can be used to adsorb the cutting waste, and when the cutting waste is too small, one clamping element 32 can be used to adsorb the cutting waste.

[0053] In another embodiment, the waste removal device 100 includes two clamping structures 30, wherein the clamping elements 32 of both clamping structures 30 are grippers 321, and one or two clamping elements 32 can be selected to clamp the waste material according to its size. For example, when the waste material is too large, two clamping elements 32 can be used to clamp the waste material, and when the waste material is too small, one clamping element 32 can be used to clamp the waste material.

[0054] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping structure and detection structure when the clamping component is a gripper, as provided in the embodiments of this application. Optionally, the clamping component 32 includes two grippers 321, and the detection structure 40 includes two conductive rods 41 respectively disposed on the two grippers 321. When the two grippers 321 clamp the cutting waste, the two conductive rods 41 are conductive. By providing conductive rods 41 on the two grippers 321 respectively, and utilizing the principle that the conductive rods 41 become conductive when the cutting waste is clamped, the clamping state of the cutting waste on the grippers 321 can be detected. It can quickly determine whether the grippers 321 have successfully gripped the cutting waste, avoiding the first drive assembly 10 and the second drive assembly 20 from still moving without gripping the cutting waste when the grippers 321 are not clamping the cutting waste.

[0055] Specifically, the clamping member 32 can adopt a double-jaw structure, with two jaws 321 symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the mounting base 31, and the opening and closing of the two jaws 321 controlled by a drive mechanism. Two conductive rods 41 are partially fixedly mounted on the inner tops of the two jaws 321. The conductive rods 41 can be made of highly conductive copper alloy and are insulated from the jaws 321. One end of the conductive rod 41 is connected to the detection circuit of the detection structure 40 via a flexible wire, while the other end of the conductive rod 41 is used to contact the cutting waste.

[0056] When the driving mechanism drives the two grippers 321 to close in the middle, if the cutting waste is successfully gripped, the cutting waste will simultaneously contact the two conductive rods 41 under the pressure of the grippers 321. Most OLED cutting waste has a certain degree of conductivity, such as cutting waste containing metal electrodes or conductive ink. Even if the cutting waste itself is not conductive, the pressure of the grippers 321 will cause the two conductive rods 41 to conduct through the contact point.

[0057] The conduction signal of the two conductive rods 41 can trigger the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 to move the clamping structure 30 along with the cutting waste to the target position. Conversely, if the cutting waste is not clamped, a path cannot be formed between the two conductive rods 41, indicating that the gripper 321 is not clamping the cutting waste. The first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 can pause their operation until the drive structure drives the gripper 321 to re-grab the cutting waste.

[0058] Optionally, the gripper 321 has a mounting hole 321a, and an insulating ring 42 is installed in the mounting hole 321a. The conductive rod 41 passes through the insulating ring 42. Along the axial direction of the mounting hole 321a, both ends of the insulating ring 42 protrude from the mounting hole 321a, and both ends of the conductive rod 41 protrude from the insulating ring 42. In this way, the insulating ring 42 can insulate the conductive rod 41 and the gripper 321, avoiding confusion between the conductivity of the conductive rod 41 after the cutting waste is clamped and the conductivity between the gripper 321 and the conductive rod 41, and ensuring the accuracy of the detection structure 40 in detecting that the gripper 321 is clamping the cutting waste.

[0059] By creating mounting holes 321a in the gripper 321 and embedding an insulating ring 42 within them, the conductive rod 41 can be stably inserted into the insulating ring 42. This not only ensures reliable insulation between the conductive rod 41 and the gripper 321 but also guarantees the mechanical stability of the conductive rod 41, preventing it from falling out. The insulating ring 42 can be made of insulating materials such as ceramic or polytetrafluoroethylene. The inner wall of the insulating ring 42 fits tightly against the outer surface of the conductive rod 41, effectively preventing cutting waste debris or oil from seeping into it.

[0060] Along the axial direction of the mounting hole 321a, both ends of the insulating ring 42 protrude beyond the mounting hole 321a, meaning the axial length of the insulating ring 42 is greater than the depth of the mounting hole 321a, forming a structure with protruding ends. This enhances the creepage distance between the conductive rod 41 and the gripper 321, improving electrical safety. Furthermore, the axial length of the conductive rod 41 is greater than the axial length of the insulating ring 42, ensuring reliable contact between the conductive rod 41 and the cutting waste, while simultaneously isolating the gripper 321 body through the insulating ring 42.

[0061] Please see Figure 2 Optionally, the clamping member 32 is a suction cup 322, and the detection structure 40 includes a pressure sensor 43 connected to the suction cup 322. The pressure sensor 43 is used to detect the pressure on the suction cup 322. In this way, by connecting the pressure sensor 43 to the suction cup 322 to detect the pressure on the suction cup 322, the adsorption status of the cutting waste on the suction cup 322 can be determined in real time, avoiding the first drive assembly 10 and the second drive assembly 20 from still moving without adsorbing the cutting waste when the suction cup 322 is not adsorbing the cutting waste.

[0062] When the suction cup 322 contacts the cutting waste and performs vacuum adsorption, a negative pressure is formed inside the suction cup 322. If the cutting waste is successfully adsorbed, a sealed cavity is formed between the suction cup 322 and the surface of the cutting waste. When the air pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 43 drops to a preset range, it indicates that the suction cup 322 has adsorbed the cutting waste. The first drive assembly 10 and the second drive assembly 20 then move the clamping structure 30, along with the cutting waste, to the target position. If the air pressure value does not reach the preset range, it indicates that the suction cup 322 has not adsorbed the cutting waste, and the suction cup 322 can re-adsorb the cutting waste.

[0063] Optionally, the cutting waste removal device 100 also includes a control component (not shown), which is electrically connected to the detection structure 40, the first drive component 10, and the second drive component 20. Thus, the control component, through electrical connection, enables coordinated control of the detection structure 40, the first drive component 10, and the second drive component 20. The control component can acquire the detection results of the detection structure 40 in real time and dynamically adjust the drive parameters of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 based on the detection results, thereby improving the automation and intelligence of the cutting waste removal device 100.

[0064] The control component typically uses a programmable logic controller (PLC). The control component can receive the detection results from the detection structure 40, such as the air pressure value output by the pressure sensor 43 in real time, and the on / off state between the two conductive rods 41.

[0065] The control component can also dynamically adjust the driving parameters of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 based on the detection results. If the clamping member 32 successfully clamps the cutting waste, the control component sends a signal to control the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 to drive the clamping structure 30 to move and rise along the first horizontal direction X according to the preset movement path, transferring the cutting waste to the cutting waste collection area. If the clamping member 32 fails to clamp the cutting waste, the control component sends a signal to control the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 to stop driving the clamping structure 30 to move according to the preset movement path, but instead pause the operation and wait for the clamping structure 30 to grab again until the cutting waste is successfully grabbed. In this way, the wasted power of the first drive component 10 and the second drive component 20 when the clamping structure 30 is unloaded is effectively avoided, saving power resources and improving the intelligence of the cutting waste removal device 100.

[0066] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the cutting waste removal device. Optionally, the clamping member 32 is a gripper 321, and the cutting waste removal device 100 includes a first fine-tuning component 61 and a second fine-tuning component 62 disposed on the second drive assembly 20. The first fine-tuning component 61 includes a slide 611 and a bracket 612 disposed on the slide 611. The bracket 612 is connected to the mounting base 31 and is movable relative to the slide 611 in a first horizontal direction X. The second fine-tuning component 62 includes a groove 621 formed in the mounting base 31. The bracket 612 is at least partially embedded in the groove 621, and the mounting base 31 is movable relative to the bracket 612 in a vertical direction Z.

[0067] By setting the first fine-tuning component 61 and the second fine-tuning component 62 on the second drive component 20, the flexibility and operational accuracy of the gripper 321 in spatial positioning can be improved, ensuring that the gripper 321 can adapt to cutting waste in different positions.

[0068] The first fine-tuning component 61 is used to adjust the position of the gripper 321 in the first horizontal direction X. The slide 611 is fixedly mounted on the second drive component 20, so that the slide 611 can move with the second drive component 20 in the vertical direction Z. The slide 611 can adopt a high-precision linear guide module. The bracket 612 can form a sliding pair along the first horizontal direction X by cooperating with the slide 611 through a dovetail groove or a linear bearing. The bracket 612 can perform a small range of linear displacement on the slide 611.

[0069] The bracket 612 is connected to the mounting base 31 of the clamping structure 30 by bolts or locating pins. When it is necessary to fine-tune the position of the gripper 321 in the first horizontal direction X, the bracket 612 can be moved along the slide table 611 by manual adjustment or electric drive, thereby driving the gripper 321 to achieve position compensation in the first horizontal direction X. Position compensation is used to correct the stroke error or displacement accuracy deviation of the first drive assembly 10. When the drive stroke of the first drive assembly 10 is insufficient or the positioning accuracy does not meet the requirements, compensation is performed by the first fine-tuning assembly 61.

[0070] For example, during the process of the first drive assembly 10 driving the gripper 321 to move, due to the short drive stroke of the first drive assembly 10, there is still a certain distance between the gripper 321 and the cutting waste in the first horizontal direction X. The position of the gripper 321 can be adjusted by the first fine-tuning assembly 61 to avoid the gripper 321 failing to hold.

[0071] The second fine-tuning component 62, through its engagement with the bracket 612 via a sliding groove 621, is used to adjust the height of the gripper 321 in the vertical direction Z. The sliding groove 621 can be formed on the side of the mounting base 31, and its length direction is parallel to the vertical direction Z. The bracket 612 is provided with a protruding structure that engages with the sliding groove 621, embedding itself within the sliding groove 621 to form a sliding constraint along the vertical direction Z. The mounting base 31 and the gripper 321 can make a small range of displacement relative to the bracket 612 in the vertical direction Z.

[0072] When it is necessary to fine-tune the height of the gripper 321 in the vertical Z direction, the mounting base 31 can be moved along the bracket 612 by manual adjustment or electric drive, thereby driving the gripper 321 to achieve vertical Z-direction position compensation. Position compensation is used to correct the stroke error or displacement accuracy deviation of the second drive assembly 20. When the drive stroke of the second drive assembly 20 is insufficient or the positioning accuracy does not meet the requirements, compensation is performed by the second fine-tuning assembly 62.

[0073] For example, during the process of the second drive assembly 20 driving the gripper 321 to move, due to the insufficient driving displacement accuracy of the second drive assembly 20, there is still a certain positional deviation between the gripper 321 and the cutting waste in the vertical direction Z. The position of the gripper 321 can be adjusted by the second fine-tuning assembly 62 to avoid the gripper 321 from failing to hold.

[0074] It should be noted that the number of brackets 612 is the same as the number of gripper-type clamping members 32. Each bracket 612 is used to connect to the mounting base 31 of a clamping structure 30. The movement of the bracket 612 along the slide 611 can drive the clamping structure 30 to move in the first horizontal direction X. The movement of the mounting base 31 relative to the bracket 612 in the vertical direction Z can drive the gripper-type clamping member 32 to move synchronously. Each gripper-type clamping member 32 includes two grippers 321.

[0075] The number of supports 612 can be one, two, or three, etc., and there is no limitation here. When the number of supports 612 is greater than or equal to two, the movement of multiple supports 612 along the slide table 611 can drive multiple jaw clamping members 32 to move along the first horizontal direction X, thereby adjusting the spacing between the multiple jaw clamping members 32 to accommodate cutting waste located in different positions and cutting waste of different sizes.

[0076] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cutting waste removal device provided in this application embodiment. The clamping member 32 is a suction cup 322. The cutting waste removal device 100 also includes a third fine-tuning component 63 and a fourth fine-tuning component 64 disposed on the clamping structure 30. The third fine-tuning component 63 includes a first adjusting plate 631 connected to the suction cup 322. The first adjusting plate 631 is slidably disposed on the mounting base 31. The first adjusting plate 631 drives the suction cup 322 to move relative to the mounting base 31 in the vertical direction Z. The fourth fine-tuning component 64 includes a support 642 slidably connected to a second adjusting plate 641 and a support 642. The second adjusting plate 641 is connected to the first adjusting plate 631. The suction cup 322 is disposed on the support 642. The support 642 drives the suction cup 322 to move relative to the second adjusting plate 641 in the first horizontal direction X.

[0077] By setting the third fine-tuning component 63 and the fourth fine-tuning component 64 on the clamping structure 30, the flexibility and operational accuracy of the suction cup 322 in spatial positioning can be improved, ensuring that the suction cup 322 can adapt to cutting waste in different positions.

[0078] The third fine-tuning component 63 is used to adjust the height of the suction cup 322 in the vertical direction Z. The first adjusting plate 631 can be slidably connected to the mounting base 31 through a linear guide pair. Specifically, the linear guide is fixed to the side of the mounting base 31 in the vertical direction Z, and a sliding slider is configured on the guide. The first adjusting plate 631 is rigidly connected to the slider through bolts, so that the first adjusting plate 631 can drive the suction cup 322 to move linearly in the vertical direction Z.

[0079] When there is still a small deviation between the suction cup 322 and the cutting waste in the vertical direction Z under the action of the second drive component 20, the height position of the suction cup 322 can be adjusted by the third fine adjustment component 63 to avoid suction failure due to positioning error.

[0080] The fourth fine-tuning component 64 is used to adjust the position of the suction cup 322 in the first horizontal direction X. The second adjusting plate 641 is fixedly connected to the first adjusting plate 631 by bolts. Specifically, the sliding connection between the second adjusting plate 641 and the support 642 can be achieved by having a through rectangular opening 641a (e.g., ...) on the second adjusting plate 641 along the first horizontal direction X. Figure 5 As shown, one end of the support 642 engages with the opening 641a, and the support 642 is embedded in the opening 641a and can move within the opening 641a. The other end of the support 642 is provided with an installation interface for mounting the suction cup 322. The second adjusting plate 641 may also include a fixing screw 643, which is connected to the support 642 and passes through the opening 641a. After the support 642 is adjusted to the position in the opening 641a, the current position of the support 642 can be fixed by tightening the fixing screw 643.

[0081] The sliding connection between the second adjusting plate 641 and the support 642 can also be in other ways. For example, the support 642 can be slidably connected to the second adjusting plate 641 via another linear guide pair. For instance, a linear guide is mounted on the surface of the second adjusting plate 641 along the first horizontal direction X, and one end of the support 642 engages with the guide via a slider to form a sliding pair along the first horizontal direction X. The other end of the support 642 is provided with a mounting interface for mounting the suction cup 322.

[0082] When there is still a small deviation between the suction cup 322 and the cutting waste in the first horizontal direction X under the action of the first driving component 10, the position of the suction cup 322 can be adjusted by the fourth fine-tuning component 64 to avoid suction failure due to positioning error.

[0083] Please see Figure 4 Optionally, the cutting waste removal device 100 also includes an air blowing structure 70 connected to the clamping member 32. The air blowing structure 70 can blow away waste adhering to the clamping member 32 via airflow when releasing waste, improving unloading efficiency. Simultaneously, the air blowing structure 70 can also remove impurities from the surface of the waste, preventing impurities from affecting the sealing effect of the suction cup 322 or reducing the friction of the gripper 321, thereby improving the clamping reliability of the clamping member 32.

[0084] The air blowing structure 70 may include an air source interface, an air pipe and a nozzle. The air source interface is connected to an external compressed air source through a connector. One end of the air pipe is connected to the air source interface and the other end is connected to the nozzle. The air pipe can be fixed on the mounting base 31 to avoid interference.

[0085] The nozzles are mounted on the clamping member 32, and there can be one or more nozzles. The multiple nozzles can be arranged in a ring array or a rectangular array, which is not limited here. The specific arrangement can be selected according to the size and shape of the clamping member 32.

[0086] Furthermore, when the clamping member 32 is a suction cup 322, the nozzle can be located at the edge of the suction cup 322 or the bottom of the mounting base 31. The airflow direction of the gas blown out by the nozzle is perpendicular to the adsorption surface of the suction cup 322, thereby ensuring that the air is evenly applied to the surface of the cutting waste during blowing. When the clamping member 32 is a jaw 321, the nozzle is located on the inside or top of the jaw 321, so as to blow away the cutting waste from the jaw 321 and prevent the cutting waste from sticking to the jaw 321.

[0087] The cutting equipment provided in this application includes a platform and a cutting waste removal device 100 according to any of the above embodiments. Cutting waste to be removed is placed on the platform. The cutting waste removal device 100 is mounted on the platform and is used to remove the cutting waste from the platform. Since the cutting equipment of this application uses the aforementioned cutting waste removal device 100, it at least possesses the beneficial effects of the aforementioned cutting waste removal device 100, which will not be repeated here.

[0088] The cutting equipment includes a cutting device for cutting the material to be processed, and the cutting waste generated during the cutting process falls onto a platform. Optionally, the cutting equipment may also include a third drive assembly connected to the platform, which drives the platform to move along a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Thus, the third drive assembly can adjust the position of the platform and the cutting waste on the platform in the second horizontal direction, so that the cutting waste removal device 100 can clamp the cutting waste.

[0089] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cutting waste removal device, characterized in that, include: First driving component; The second driving component is disposed on the first driving component; At least one clamping structure is connected to the second driving component, the clamping structure is used to clamp cutting waste, the first driving component drives the second driving component and the clamping structure to move along a first horizontal direction, and the second driving component drives the clamping structure to move along a vertical direction; as well as A detection structure is disposed on the clamping structure and electrically connected to the first driving component and the second driving component. The detection structure is used to detect whether the clamping structure is clamping the cutting waste.

2. The cutting waste removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping structure includes a mounting base and a clamping member connected to the mounting base. The mounting base is located on the second drive assembly, and the clamping member is a suction cup or a gripper.

3. The cutting waste removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping member includes two jaws, and the detection structure includes two conductive rods respectively disposed on the two jaws. When the two jaws clamp the cutting waste, the two conductive rods are turned on.

4. The cutting waste removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper has a mounting hole, and an insulating ring is installed in the mounting hole. The conductive rod passes through the insulating ring. Along the axial direction of the mounting hole, both ends of the insulating ring protrude from the mounting hole, and both ends of the conductive rod protrude from the insulating ring.

5. The cutting waste removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping component is a suction cup, and the detection structure includes a pressure sensor connected to the suction cup, which is used to detect the pressure on the suction cup.

6. The cutting waste removal device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The cutting waste removal device also includes a control component, which is electrically connected to the detection structure, the first drive component, and the second drive component.

7. The cutting waste removal device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The clamping component is a gripper, and the cutting waste removal device includes a first fine-tuning component and a second fine-tuning component disposed on the second driving component; The first fine-tuning component includes a slide table and a bracket disposed on the slide table. The bracket is connected to the mounting base and is capable of moving relative to the slide table along the first horizontal direction. The second fine-tuning component includes a groove formed in the mounting base, the bracket being at least partially embedded in the groove, and the mounting base being movable relative to the bracket in the vertical direction.

8. The cutting waste removal device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The clamping component is a suction cup, and the cutting waste removal device further includes a third fine-tuning component and a fourth fine-tuning component disposed on the clamping structure; The third fine-tuning component includes a first adjustment plate connected to the suction cup. The first adjustment plate is slidably disposed on the mounting base, and the first adjustment plate drives the suction cup to move relative to the mounting base in the vertical direction. The fourth fine-tuning component includes a support slidably connected to a second adjusting plate and a support slidably connected to the second adjusting plate. The second adjusting plate is connected to the first adjusting plate. The suction cup is disposed on the support. The support drives the suction cup to move relative to the second adjusting plate along the first horizontal direction.

9. The cutting waste removal device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The cutting waste removal device also includes an air blowing structure connected to the clamping member.

10. A cutting device, characterized in that, include: A platform on which cutting waste to be removed is placed; and The cutting waste removal device according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the cutting waste removal device is mounted on the platform and is used to remove cutting waste on the platform.

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