Positioning conveyor for a glass processing apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a positioning conveying device for glass processing equipment, include: bed body, guide subassembly can be installed in the front and rear both ends position of bed body, conveying subassembly includes liftable conveyer, is configured as the glass board is transported under the action of conveyer, positioning and clamping subassembly, it includes the multiple supporting head of setting in the side of conveyer and spacing arrangement along glass conveying direction, supporting head sets up at least two groups and is respectively set in the both sides position of bed body, the utility model discloses guide subassembly and conveyer can complete the glass conveying and export process, after glass is transported to the designated position, can utilize the mutual coordination of blocking cylinder, lifting cylinder, gyro wheel, supporting head, to realize the accurate positioning of glass, firm clamping's operation, and can automatically export after glass processing is completed, can satisfy the positioning and clamping work of glass in laser cutting and grinding process, improve work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass processing technology, and in particular to a positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Glass, as an important industrial material, is widely used in building curtain walls, home appliance panels, automotive glass, electronic displays, and other fields. The processing of glass products typically involves multiple steps, including cutting, grinding, cleaning, and coating. Among these, laser cutting and edge grinding are crucial steps in glass processing. Laser cutting offers advantages such as smooth cuts, high precision, and a small heat-affected zone, enabling high-precision cutting of complex curves or irregular contours. Grinding, on the other hand, is primarily used to remove micro-cracks and burrs from the edges of the cut glass, preventing stress concentration and edge chipping, thereby improving the edge strength and appearance quality of the finished product.

[0003] However, in existing glass processing production lines, laser cutting and grinding are usually performed independently by different equipment. That is, after the laser cutting process, the glass needs to be transferred manually or mechanically to another grinding machine for edge treatment. This step-by-step processing method not only increases the number of workpiece handling operations and reduces production efficiency, but also easily causes glass misalignment or surface scratches during handling, affecting processing accuracy. To address this, the inventors designed a glass processing device that can simultaneously perform laser cutting and grinding functions on the same machine, reducing transfer steps and improving overall processing efficiency.

[0004] However, during integrated processing, the grinding stage requires the glass to be precisely positioned and stably clamped; otherwise, it will cause deviations in the grinding trajectory or damage to the glass edge morphology. Therefore, the equipment needs to be equipped with a device that can both transport the glass and perform positioning and clamping. However, the conveying mechanisms commonly used in existing technologies are mostly used for linear transport and lack high-precision positioning capabilities; while the positioning and clamping mechanisms are mostly independent units that cannot work in conjunction with the conveying structure, making it difficult to meet the requirements of integrated laser cutting and grinding processing. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention proposes a positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, namely, that existing glass processing equipment cannot achieve glass conveying, precise positioning and stable clamping on the same equipment, resulting in low efficiency and poor positioning accuracy in laser cutting and grinding processes.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment, comprising:

[0008] Bed frame;

[0009] The guide assembly is rotatably mounted at both the front and rear ends of the bed.

[0010] The conveying assembly includes a liftable conveyor configured to transport the glass sheet under the action of the conveyor;

[0011] The positioning and clamping assembly includes multiple support heads arranged at intervals on the side of the conveyor and along the glass conveying direction. At least two sets of support heads are provided and are respectively located on both sides of the bed. When the conveyor is raised to the highest position, the upper plane of the conveyor belt is higher than the support heads. Rollers are provided at intervals on the outside of one of the support heads. The assembly also includes at least two sets of lifting and clamping assemblies located in the middle of the bed and capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction.

[0012] Preferably, the guiding component includes a guiding frame, with connecting plates fixed on both sides of the guiding frame. The ends of the connecting plates are hinged to the bed. A number of spaced-apart guiding shafts are installed on the upper surface of the guiding frame, and spaced-apart guiding wheels are installed on each guiding shaft.

[0013] Preferably, guide cylinders are installed at both ends of the bed, the fixed end of the guide cylinder is hinged to the bed, and the end of the telescopic rod of the guide cylinder is hinged to the guide frame, configured to allow the guide frame to be angled under the action of the guide cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a main support that can move horizontally on the bed, the direction of movement of the main support being perpendicular to the glass conveying direction, a vertically mounted lifting cylinder being installed on the main support, and the conveyor being mounted on the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, a support frame is installed on the side of the main support via a fine-tuning mechanism. The length direction of the support frame is consistent with the glass conveying direction. The support head is installed above the support frame. The fine-tuning mechanism is used to adjust the height of the support frame and the support head.

[0016] Preferably, the fine-tuning mechanism includes a fine-tuning fixing plate fixed to the side of the main frame and a sliding plate installed on the side of the support frame. The fine-tuning fixing plate and the sliding plate are slidably engaged. A fine-tuning seat is installed on the side of the support frame. The fine-tuning seat has a U-shaped structure. A nut is fixed to the side of the fine-tuning fixing plate. One end of the nut extends into the U-shaped fine-tuning seat. A lead screw is installed on the fine-tuning seat. The lead screw is threadedly engaged with the nut. A handle is installed at the end of the lead screw.

[0017] Preferably, the lifting and clamping assembly includes a movable plate capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction. A blocking cylinder is installed on the movable plate. The blocking cylinder is arranged vertically. During the glass conveying process, the blocking cylinder can be activated and contact the end face of the glass to achieve glass positioning. The front and rear sets of lifting and clamping assemblies abut against the end of the glass to clamp the glass.

[0018] Preferably, the moving plate has at least two blocking cylinders, and the line connecting the centers of at least two blocking cylinders is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the glass plate.

[0019] Preferably, a dust collection box is installed on the bed.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This invention utilizes a guiding component and a conveyor to complete the glass conveying and unloading process. After the glass is conveyed to the designated position, the coordinated operation of the blocking cylinder, lifting cylinder, rollers, and support head can achieve precise positioning and stable clamping of the glass. After the glass processing is completed, it can be automatically unloaded. This invention can meet the positioning and clamping requirements of glass in laser cutting and grinding processes, thereby improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the connection between the guide component of this utility model and the bed frame;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a side view of the guide assembly of this utility model connecting to the bed;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the conveying assembly and the positioning clamping assembly of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the document;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the fine-tuning structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the lifting and clamping assembly of this utility model.

[0031] in:

[0032] 1. Bed; 2. Guide assembly; 201. Guide wheel; 202. Guide shaft; 203. Guide frame; 204. Connecting plate; 205. Guide cylinder; 3. Main support; 4. Lifting cylinder; 5. Conveyor; 6. Fine adjustment mechanism; 601. Fine adjustment fixing plate; 602. Inlay; 603. Slide plate; 604. Fine adjustment seat; 605. Nut; 606. Lead screw; 607. Handle; 7. Support head; 8. Support frame; 9. Roller; 10. Dust collection box; 11. Moving plate; 12. Blocking cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] As shown in the figure, a positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment includes:

[0035] Bed frame 1;

[0036] Guide component 2, which is rotatably installed at both ends of the bed 1;

[0037] The conveying assembly includes a liftable conveyor 5, configured to convey the glass plate under the action of the conveyor 5;

[0038] The positioning and clamping assembly includes a plurality of support heads 7 arranged at intervals on the side of the conveyor 5 and along the glass conveying direction. At least two sets of support heads 7 are provided and are respectively arranged on both sides of the bed 1. When the conveyor 5 is raised to the highest position, the upper plane of the conveyor belt of the conveyor 5 is higher than the support heads 7. Rollers 9 are arranged at intervals on the outside of one of the support heads 7. The assembly also includes at least two sets of lifting and clamping assemblies arranged in the middle of the bed 1 and capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction.

[0039] The guide assembly 2 is mainly used to facilitate the transport of the glass plate to the middle position of the bed 1, where it is then supported and transported by the conveyor 5. The conveyor 5 has a lifting function, which allows it to descend after the glass has been transported to the designated position, so that the bottom surface of the glass plate contacts the support head 7, which supports the glass plate. During transport, the lifting clamping assembly limits one end of the glass, allowing the glass plate to move horizontally in a direction perpendicular to the glass transport direction. (The force for the horizontal movement of the glass plate comes from the grinding mechanism in the glass processing equipment, which is mainly used to grind the glass.) The edges are ground and, when positioning the glass, it can abut against the side of the glass plate, causing the glass plate to move horizontally towards the roller 9 on the other side to fit; or, in other embodiments, the force for the horizontal movement of the glass plate can also be pushed by a cylinder, so that the side of the glass plate contacts the roller 9, and the roller 9 and the lifting clamping assembly are used to accurately position the glass. After the positioning work is completed, another set of lifting clamping assemblies contacts the rear end of the glass, and works with the front lifting clamping assembly to clamp the glass to a certain extent, so as to prevent the glass from shaking during laser cutting and grinding.

[0040] Specifically, the guide assembly 2 includes a guide frame 203, with connecting plates 204 fixed on both sides of the guide frame 203. The ends of the connecting plates 204 are hinged to the bed 1. A plurality of spaced guide shafts 202 are installed on the upper surface of the guide frame 203, and each guide shaft 202 is equipped with spaced guide wheels 201. Guide cylinders 205 are installed at both ends of the bed 1. The fixed ends of the guide cylinders 205 are hinged to the bed 1, and the ends of the telescopic rods of the guide cylinders 205 are hinged to the guide frame 203. The guide frame 203 is configured to be angled under the action of the guide cylinders 205. In this example, the guide frame 203 is a rectangular frame structure made of aluminum alloy profiles. Bearing seats are installed at both ends of the bed 1. A pin is provided on the connecting plate 204 that can be inserted into the bearing seat, thereby enabling the angle adjustment of the guide frame 203. The power for adjustment comes from the guide cylinder 205. When the guide frame 203 is in a horizontal state, the glass can be placed on the guide wheel 201 on the guide frame 203. Pushing the glass plate can move the glass plate onto the conveyor 5, which then transports the glass plate. The guide assembly 2 as a whole is angle-adjustable. Its main purpose is that the glass processing equipment has both laser cutting and grinding functions, and the relevant processing components need to move along the horizontal and vertical linear guide rails (or linear modules) on the surface of the bed 1. To avoid interference between the guide assembly 2 and moving parts during laser cutting and grinding, the guide assembly 2 is designed as a flip-up structure to make room for processing when not in use.

[0041] Specifically, the conveying assembly includes a main support 3 capable of horizontal movement on the bed 1. The movement direction of the main support 3 is perpendicular to the glass conveying direction. A vertically mounted lifting cylinder 4 is installed on the main support 3, and the conveyor 5 is mounted on the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder 4. More specifically, in this example, a linear guide slider assembly is provided between the main support 3 and the bed 1. Its movement direction is perpendicular to the glass conveying direction, allowing adjustment of the conveyor 5's position according to actual needs to accommodate glass sheets of different widths. After the main support 3 is adjusted to a suitable position along the linear guide slider assembly, the linear guide slider can be locked using locking screws. In this embodiment, there are two conveyors 5. It is understood that in other embodiments, the number of conveyors 5 can be set to different numbers. The conveyor 5 itself uses a motor in conjunction with pulleys and a conveyor belt to transport the glass plate. In this example, a synchronous belt conveyor is used, which has the characteristics of high conveying efficiency, non-slippage, and stable operation. The specific structure and principle of the conveyor 5 will not be described in detail here. In order to achieve synchronous rotation of multiple conveyors 5, the drive pulleys of multiple conveyors 5 all use the same drive shaft for power transmission.

[0042] Under normal glass plate conveying conditions, the conveyor 5 is at its upper limit position under the action of the lifting cylinder 4. When the glass plate is conveyed to the designated position (i.e., the lifting clamping assembly and the front end of the glass are in contact), the lifting cylinder 4 falls, thereby separating the glass plate from the conveyor 5. At this time, the glass plate comes into contact with the support head 7.

[0043] Specifically, a support frame 8 is installed on the side of the main support 3 via a fine-tuning mechanism 6. The length direction of the support frame 8 is consistent with the glass conveying direction. The support head 7 is installed above the support frame 8. The support frame 8 is specifically made of aluminum alloy profile. There are multiple support heads 7, which are installed at equal intervals along the length direction of the support frame 8. The fine-tuning mechanism 6 is used to adjust the height position of the support frame 8 and the support head 7. The fine-tuning mechanism 6 includes a fine-tuning fixing plate 601 fixed to the side of the main frame and a sliding plate 603 installed on the side of the support frame 8. The fine-tuning fixing plate 601 and the sliding plate 603 are slidably engaged. A fine-tuning seat 604 with a U-shaped structure is installed on the side of the support frame 8. A nut 605 is fixed to the side of the fine-tuning fixing plate 601. One end of the nut 605 extends into the U-shaped fine-tuning seat 604. A lead screw 606 is installed on the fine-tuning seat 604. The lead screw 606 is threadedly engaged with the nut 605. A handle 607 is installed at the end of the lead screw 606. The sliding mechanism between the fine-tuning fixing plate 601 and the sliding plate 603 is achieved using a dovetail groove structure. An insert 602 is also installed in the dovetail groove, which, together with the lead screw 606 and the nut 605, can achieve relative fixation of the sliding plate 603 relative to the fine-tuning fixing plate 601. During operation, by rotating the handle 607, the fine-tuning slide plate 603 can be moved relative to the fine-tuning fixed plate 601 through the cooperation structure of the lead screw 606 and the lead nut 605, thereby adjusting the specific height of the support frame 8 and the support head 7, which facilitates the debugging of the equipment in actual work.

[0044] Specifically, the lifting and clamping assembly includes a movable plate 11 capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction. The reciprocating movement of the movable plate 11 can be achieved by a motor in conjunction with a ball screw, or by other linear module structures. A blocking cylinder 12 is installed on the movable plate 11, and the blocking cylinder 12 is arranged vertically. During the glass conveying process, the blocking cylinder 12 can be activated and contact the end face of the glass to achieve glass positioning. The two sets of lifting and clamping assemblies together abut against the end of the glass to clamp it. The movable plate 11 has at least two blocking cylinders 12, and the line connecting the centers of at least two blocking cylinders 12 is perpendicular to the glass conveying direction. In this example, there are two blocking cylinders 12 on the same movable plate 11. The side of the telescopic rod of the blocking cylinder 12 is designed as a plane for contacting the side of the glass to achieve the positioning effect of the glass. In actual operation, the two blocking cylinders 12 at the tail end of the equipment are first used to contact and position the front end of the glass plate. After the glass plate continues to move horizontally until it is in contact with the roller 9, the two blocking cylinders 12 at the front end of the equipment are used to clamp the glass plate to prevent the glass from shaking during the laser cutting and grinding process.

[0045] Specifically, a dust collection box 10 is installed on the bed 1. In this example, the glass processing equipment is mainly used for laser cutting and grinding of the glass near the edges on both sides (for example, glass doors need to install hinges and other structures on the edges, and grooves need to be set on the sides of the glass; the forming of the grooves requires laser cutting and grinding). Therefore, the dust collection box 10 is mainly installed in the lower area near the sides of the glass plate to collect glass dust, debris, and fumes generated during laser cutting and grinding, thereby preventing dust accumulation from affecting processing accuracy and maintaining a clean and stable operating environment inside the equipment. To further improve the collection effect, a dust suction pipe can also be installed at the lower end of the dust collection box 10 to draw air out of the dust collection box 10 during operation, creating a negative pressure. A dust collection port is provided at the top of the dust collection box 10 to quickly allow impurities to enter the dust collection box 10.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment, characterized in that, include: Bed frame (1); The guide assembly (2) is rotatably mounted at both ends of the bed (1); The conveying assembly includes a liftable conveyor (5) configured to convey the glass plate under the action of the conveyor (5); The positioning and clamping assembly includes multiple support heads (7) arranged at intervals on the side of the conveyor (5) and along the glass conveying direction. At least two sets of support heads (7) are provided and are respectively located on both sides of the bed (1). When the conveyor (5) is raised to the highest position, the upper plane of the conveyor belt of the conveyor (5) is higher than the support heads (7). Rollers (9) are arranged at intervals on the outside of one support head (7). The assembly also includes at least two sets of lifting and clamping assemblies located in the middle of the bed (1) and capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction.

2. The positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly (2) includes a guide frame (203), with connecting plates (204) fixed on both sides of the guide frame (203). The ends of the connecting plates (204) are hinged to the bed (1). A number of spaced guide shafts (202) are installed on the upper surface of the guide frame (203), and spaced guide wheels (201) are installed on each guide shaft (202).

3. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Guide cylinders (205) are installed at both ends of the bed (1). The fixed end of the guide cylinder (205) is hinged to the bed (1), and the end of the telescopic rod of the guide cylinder (205) is hinged to the guide frame (203). The guide frame (203) is configured to be angled under the action of the guide cylinder (205).

4. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes a main support (3) that can move horizontally on the bed (1). The direction of movement of the main support (3) is perpendicular to the glass conveying direction. A vertically mounted lifting cylinder (4) is installed on the main support (3). The conveyor (5) is mounted on the telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder (4).

5. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main support (3) has a support frame (8) installed on its side via a fine-tuning mechanism (6). The length direction of the support frame (8) is consistent with the glass conveying direction. The support head (7) is installed above the support frame (8). The fine-tuning mechanism (6) is used to adjust the height of the support frame (8) and the support head (7).

6. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fine-tuning mechanism (6) includes a fine-tuning fixing plate (601) fixed to the side of the main frame and a sliding plate (603) installed on the side of the support frame (8). The fine-tuning fixing plate (601) and the sliding plate (603) are slidably engaged. A fine-tuning seat (604) is installed on the side of the support frame (8). The fine-tuning seat (604) has a U-shaped structure. A nut (605) is fixed on the side of the fine-tuning fixing plate (601). One end of the nut (605) extends into the U-shaped fine-tuning seat (604). A lead screw (606) is installed on the fine-tuning seat (604). The lead screw (606) is threadedly engaged with the nut (605). A handle (607) is installed at the end of the lead screw (606).

7. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting and clamping assembly includes a movable plate (11) capable of reciprocating along the glass conveying direction. A blocking cylinder (12) is installed on the movable plate (11). The blocking cylinder (12) is arranged in the vertical direction. During the glass conveying process, the blocking cylinder (12) can be activated and contact the glass end face to achieve glass positioning. The two sets of lifting and clamping assemblies together abut against the glass end, thereby clamping the glass.

8. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The moving plate (11) has at least two blocking cylinders (12), and the line connecting the centers of at least two blocking cylinders (12) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the glass plate.

9. A positioning and conveying device for glass processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A dust collection box (10) is installed on the bed (1).

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