Glass edger and production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of glass edging machine and production line, glass edging machine includes: host computer, can chamfer to glass;Trigger device, for and the abutment of glass;Controller, communication connection in the trigger device and the host computer, the trigger device can send start-stop signal to the host computer to the controller, the controller can send start-stop signal to the host computer, the controller is configured as: when the glass abutment trigger device, the controller sends the start-stop signal to the host computer, the host computer chamfers to the glass, then, the host computer stops chamfering, when the glass does not abutment trigger device, the controller sends the start-stop signal to the host computer, the host computer chamfers to the glass.The glass edging machine of the utility model can have higher work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a glass edging machine and production line. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, glass edging machines can not only edge glass, but also chamfer it. Specifically, chamfering involves the glass edging machine chamfering the four corners of the glass.

[0003] Furthermore, existing glass edging machines typically perform chamfering on glass manually. That is, the glass is manually turned on while passing through the edging machine, and the machine chamfers the glass. This manual operation method results in slow work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a glass edging machine that has high working efficiency.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a production line.

[0006] A glass edging machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: The main unit is capable of beveling glass; A triggering device is used to contact the glass. A controller is communicatively connected to the triggering device and the host computer. The triggering device can trigger a signal to the controller, and the controller can send a start / stop signal to the host computer. The controller is configured such that: when the glass abuts against the triggering device, the controller sends the start / stop signal to the host computer, the host computer chamfers the glass, and then the host computer stops chamfering; when the glass is no longer abutting against the triggering device, the controller sends the start / stop signal to the host computer, and the host computer chamfers the glass.

[0007] The glass edging machine according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the main unit can chamfer the glass. When the glass is conveyed to the glass edging machine, the triggering device comes into contact with the glass. At this time, the triggering device sends a trigger signal to the controller. The controller sends a start / stop signal to the main unit according to the trigger signal, and the main unit chamfers the glass. After one end of the glass is chamfered, the glass continues to be conveyed, and the main unit stops chamfering. Then, the glass no longer comes into contact with the triggering device, the triggering device sends a trigger signal to the controller, the controller sends a start / stop signal to the main unit, and the main unit chamfers the other end of the glass. In this way, after the glass passes through the glass edging machine, the glass edging machine can automatically chamfer the glass without manual operation, which has high work efficiency. Specifically, the glass edging machine can have high work efficiency.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edging machine includes a triggering device comprising a proximity switch, a mounting base, and a swing member. The swing member is rotatably connected to the mounting base. A first end of the swing member is used to abut against the glass, and a second end of the swing member is used to move closer to or away from the proximity switch. The proximity switch is capable of sending the trigger signal to the controller.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edging machine has an L-shaped oscillating component.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edging machine, the triggering device further includes an elastic element and a fixing element. The fixing element is connected to the mounting base, one end of the elastic element is connected to the fixing element, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the side of the second end away from the proximity switch. The elastic force of the elastic element can make the second end move away from the proximity switch.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the glass edging machine of the present invention, the triggering device further includes a limiting member, which abuts against the second end.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edging machine, the triggering device further includes a bearing, the outer ring of the bearing is fixedly connected to the mounting base, and the inner ring of the bearing is fixedly connected to the swing member.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the triggering device of the glass edging machine further includes a roller, which is rotatably connected to the first end.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edging machine includes a flexible layer in the roller.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the glass edging machine of this utility model, the flexible layer is made of polyurethane.

[0016] The production line according to the second aspect of the present invention includes the glass edging machine described in any one of the first aspect embodiments.

[0017] The production line according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the main machine can chamfer the glass. When the glass is conveyed to the glass edging machine, the triggering device comes into contact with the glass. At this time, the triggering device sends a trigger signal to the controller. The controller sends a start / stop signal to the main machine according to the trigger signal, and the main machine chamfers the glass. After one end of the glass is chamfered, the glass continues to be conveyed, and the main machine stops chamfering. Then, the glass no longer comes into contact with the triggering device, the triggering device sends a trigger signal to the controller, the controller sends a start / stop signal to the main machine, and the main machine chamfers the other end of the glass. In this way, after the glass passes through the glass edging machine, the glass edging machine can automatically chamfer the glass without manual operation, which has high work efficiency. Specifically, the glass edging machine can have high work efficiency. Furthermore, the production line with this glass edging machine has high work efficiency.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the triggering device in the glass edging machine according to the first embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the triggering device in the glass edging machine according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label: Triggering device 100, proximity switch 200, mounting base 300, swinging component 400, first end 410, second end 420, elastic component 500, fixing component 600, limiting component 700, bearing 800, roller 900. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] In related technologies, glass edging machines can not only edge glass, but also chamfer it. Specifically, chamfering involves the glass edging machine chamfering the four corners of the glass.

[0027] Furthermore, existing glass edging machines typically perform chamfering on glass manually. That is, the glass is manually turned on while passing through the edging machine, and the machine chamfers the glass. This manual operation method is inefficient. Therefore, this application proposes a glass edging machine.

[0028] In some embodiments, the glass edging machine includes a main unit, a triggering device 100, and a controller. The main unit is capable of chamfering the glass; conceivably, in addition to chamfering, the main unit can also edge the glass. Two chamfering components can be provided on the main unit, located on opposite sides of the glass. When the glass is fed to the glass edging machine, two corners at the same end of the glass can be chamfered. The triggering device 100 is used to contact the glass. Specifically, the triggering device 100 contacts the upper surface of the glass. In other words, the triggering device 100 identifies whether the glass has passed through the glass edging machine by contacting the glass, and then determines the specific position of the glass based on the contact. For example, when the glass just begins to pass the triggering device 100, it can be known that the glass is just coming, and the front corner of the glass can be chamfered. After the glass has passed, the triggering device 100 can no longer contact the glass, and the rear corner of the glass can be chamfered. The controller is connected to the triggering device 100 and the host. The triggering device 100 can trigger the controller, and the controller can send start and stop signals to the host. The controller is configured such that when the glass touches the triggering device 100, the controller sends a start and stop signal to the host, the host bevels the glass, and then the host stops beveling. When the glass does not touch the triggering device 100, the controller sends a start and stop signal to the host, and the host bevels the glass. Specifically, the main unit can chamfer the glass. When the glass is conveyed to the glass edging machine, the triggering device 100 comes into contact with the glass. At this time, the triggering device 100 sends a trigger signal to the controller. The controller sends a start / stop signal to the main unit based on the trigger signal, and the main unit chamfers the glass. After one end of the glass is chamfered, the glass continues to be conveyed, and the main unit stops chamfering. Then, the glass no longer comes into contact with the triggering device 100, the triggering device 100 sends a trigger signal to the controller, the controller sends a start / stop signal to the main unit, and the main unit chamfers the other end of the glass. In this way, after the glass passes through the glass edging machine, the glass edging machine can automatically chamfer the glass without manual operation, which has high work efficiency. In particular, the glass edging machine can achieve high work efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, a controller is a feedback loop component widely used in industrial control applications. For example, a programmable memory internally stores instructions for performing logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations, controlling various types of mechanical equipment or production processes through digital or analog inputs and outputs. A PLC is an example. The principles and control methods of controllers are existing technology and will not be described in detail here. Specifically, the controller of this application, through linkage with the trigger device 100, can achieve the following: when the front end of the glass passes by the main unit, the main unit bevels it; then, the main unit is shut down under the controller's settings; and when the trigger device 100 no longer recognizes the glass, the controller can control the main unit to bevel the rear end of the glass.

[0030] Furthermore, the aforementioned trigger signal refers to the signal sent when the trigger device 100 contacts the glass, and the signal sent when the trigger device 100 disconnects from the glass. The start / stop signal refers to the signal that powers the host computer on and off. The structure of the trigger device 100 will be described below, explaining how it contacts the glass. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the triggering device 100 includes a proximity switch 200, a mounting base 300, and a swing member 400. The mounting base 300 may be made of stainless steel. The swing member 400 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 300. A first end 410 of the swing member 400 is used to abut against the glass, and a second end 420 of the swing member 400 is used to move closer to or away from the proximity switch 200. Specifically, when the second end 420 of the swing member 400 moves closer to the proximity switch 200, the proximity switch 200 is turned on; when the second end 420 of the swing member 400 moves away from the proximity switch 200, the proximity switch 200 is turned off. The proximity switch 200 can send a trigger signal to the controller. Specifically, after the glass abuts against the first end 410 of the swing member 400, the second end 420 of the swing member 400 approaches the proximity switch 200. At this time, the proximity switch 200 is turned on and sends a trigger signal to the controller. The controller then turns on the main unit to chamfer the glass. After chamfering for a period of time, the chamfering is completed, the time relay in the controller is turned off, and the controller stops the main unit. During this process, the first end 410 of the swing member 400 remains in contact with the glass. After the glass continues to be conveyed, the first end 410 will break contact with the glass. At this time, the proximity switch 200 sends a trigger signal to the controller, which then turns on the main unit to chamfer the rear end of the glass. Furthermore, compared to limit switches, the use of the proximity switch 200 can also increase the service life of the triggering device 100, thereby saving costs.

[0031] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the swing member 400 is L-shaped. The L-shape allows the swing member 400 to continue contacting the glass while rotating, and to move closer to or further away from the proximity switch 200. In addition to the L-shape, the swing member 400 can also be in the shape of an "I". When not in contact with the glass, the swing member 400 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and after contacting the glass, the swing member 400 is tilted.

[0032] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the triggering device 100 further includes an elastic element 500 and a fixing element 600. The fixing element 600 is connected to the mounting base 300, one end of the elastic element 500 is connected to the fixing element 600, and the other end of the elastic element 500 is connected to the side of the second end 420 away from the proximity switch 200. The elastic force of the elastic element 500 can move the second end 420 away from the proximity switch 200. Specifically, the elastic element 500 is designed so that the swing element 400 will not initially approach the proximity switch 200, thus preventing the proximity switch 200 from being turned on. When the swing element 400 abuts against the glass, the swing element 400 rotates, and the second end 420 of the swing element 400 pulls the elastic element 500 closer to the proximity switch 200. After the glass is conveyed away, the swing element 400 moves away from the proximity switch 200 under the action of the elastic element 500, causing the proximity switch 200 to close. The elastic element 500 can be a spring, which can be hooked onto the swing element 400 and the fixing element 600.

[0033] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the triggering device 100 further includes a limiting member 700, which abuts against the second end 420. Specifically, the limiting member 700 effectively prevents the elastic member 500 from causing the second end 420 to move too far away from the proximity switch 200. If the distance between the second end 420 and the proximity switch 200 is too large, even if the glass passes by, the swing member 400 will swing a long distance from the proximity switch 200 after swinging, requiring the proximity switch 200 to have high precision to conduct, which would result in a higher manufacturing cost for the proximity switch 200.

[0034] Furthermore, the following describes how the swing element 400 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 300. For details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the triggering device 100 further includes a bearing 800. The outer ring of the bearing 800 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 300, and the inner ring of the bearing 800 is fixedly connected to the swing member 400. Thus, by setting the bearing 800, the swing member 400 can be smoothly rotated relative to the mounting base 300.

[0035] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the triggering device 100 further includes a roller 900, which is rotatably connected to the first end 410. Specifically, after the roller 900 is connected to the first end 410, it can roll on the upper surface of the glass when the glass passes by. The roller 900 serves two purposes: firstly, it protects the glass surface; secondly, its arrangement allows it to roll smoothly on the glass surface when it comes into contact with the glass, preventing the first end 410 from damaging the glass.

[0036] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the roller 900 includes a flexible layer. Specifically, the roller 900 including a flexible layer means that the periphery of the roller 900 is made of a flexible material, which can further protect the glass.

[0037] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the flexible layer is made of polyurethane. Specifically, polyurethane has advantages such as high temperature resistance, high corrosion resistance, water resistance, light weight, high strength, flame retardancy, and sound insulation. Using polyurethane for the flexible layer extends the service life of the roller 900. Additionally, polyurethane is highly wear-resistant and does not easily wear or deform. Wear and deformation would affect the triggering time of the oscillating component 400, thus affecting the chamfer position and size. Moreover, the flexible layer can be made of either polyurethane or rigid polyurethane.

[0038] In some embodiments, the production line includes a glass edging machine as described in any of the above embodiments. Specifically, the main machine can chamfer the glass. When the glass is conveyed to the glass edging machine, the triggering device 100 comes into contact with the glass. At this time, the triggering device 100 sends a trigger signal to the controller. The controller sends a start / stop signal to the main machine according to the trigger signal, and the main machine chamfers the glass. After one end of the glass is chamfered, the glass continues to be conveyed, and the main machine stops chamfering. Then, the glass no longer comes into contact with the triggering device 100, the triggering device 100 sends a trigger signal to the controller, the controller sends a start / stop signal to the main machine, and the main machine chamfers the other end of the glass. In this way, after the glass passes through the glass edging machine, the glass edging machine can automatically chamfer the glass without manual operation, which has high work efficiency. Specifically, the glass edging machine can have high work efficiency. Furthermore, the production line with this glass edging machine has high work efficiency.

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A glass edging machine, characterized in that, include: The main unit is capable of beveling glass; A triggering device is used to contact the glass. A controller is communicatively connected to the triggering device and the host computer. The triggering device can trigger a signal to the controller, and the controller can send a start / stop signal to the host computer. The controller is configured such that: when the glass abuts against the triggering device, the controller sends the start / stop signal to the host computer, the host computer chamfers the glass, and then the host computer stops chamfering; when the glass is no longer abutting against the triggering device, the controller sends the start / stop signal to the host computer, and the host computer chamfers the glass.

2. The glass edging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device includes a proximity switch, a mounting base, and a swinging component. The swinging component is rotatably connected to the mounting base. A first end of the swinging component is used to abut against the glass, and a second end of the swinging component is used to move closer to or away from the proximity switch. The proximity switch can send the trigger signal to the controller.

3. The glass edging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The swing element is L-shaped.

4. The glass edging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The triggering device further includes an elastic element and a fixing element. The fixing element is connected to the mounting base. One end of the elastic element is connected to the fixing element, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the side of the second end away from the proximity switch. The elastic force of the elastic element can move the second end away from the proximity switch.

5. The glass edging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The triggering device further includes a limiting member, which abuts against the second end.

6. The glass edging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The triggering device also includes a bearing, the outer ring of which is fixedly connected to the mounting base, and the inner ring of which is fixedly connected to the swinging component.

7. The glass edging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The triggering device also includes a roller, which is rotatably connected to the first end.

8. The glass edging machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The roller includes a flexible layer.

9. The glass edging machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flexible layer is made of polyurethane.

10. A production line, characterized in that, The glass edging machine includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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