Laser processing apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a laser processing apparatus, comprising a casing and a flexible light-shielding structure, wherein an inner cavity is formed in the casing, and a material passage in communication with the inner cavity is provided on the outer side wall of the casing and is configured to allow materials to enter and exit the inner cavity; the flexible light-shielding structure is disposed in the material passage and is configured to shield the material passage, so as to prevent light in the inner cavity from being transmitted outwards; and the flexible light-shielding structure is further configured to deform when materials enter and exit the material passage, such that a gap allowing materials to enter and exit is formed between the flexible light-shielding structure and the material passage.

Description

Laser processing equipment Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, the housing of laser processing equipment contains an internal chamber, and the outer wall of the housing has a material passage connecting to the internal chamber. The material to be processed can enter the internal chamber through the material passage, and then be processed by the laser generated by the laser head in the internal chamber. During the laser processing, there is a risk that the laser in the internal chamber may leak to the outside through the material passage, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this application is to propose a laser processing device that aims to reduce the risk of laser leakage from the laser processing device to the outside environment, thereby improving safety.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the laser processing equipment proposed in this application includes:

[0005] A housing, wherein an inner cavity is formed within the housing, and a material passage is provided on the outer wall of the housing to allow material to enter and exit the inner cavity; and

[0006] A flexible light-shielding structure is provided inside the material passage to shield the material passage and prevent light from being transmitted outward from the inner cavity.

[0007] The flexible light-shielding structure is also used to deform when the material enters or exits the material passage, so as to create a gap between the flexible light-shielding structure and the material passage for the material to enter or exit.

[0008] The technical solution of this application has an inner cavity formed inside the housing, and at least two material passages communicating with the inner cavity are provided on the outer side wall of the housing. These at least two material passages are located on opposite sides of the housing. This arrangement allows the material to be processed to enter the inner cavity through one of the material passages and exit through the other, thus realizing the continuous feeding and discharging functions of the laser processing equipment. In one embodiment, the laser processing equipment further includes at least two covers for movably disposed at the material passages to place and support the material to be moved into and out of the inner cavity when in the open state, thereby facilitating continuous processing of long-format materials by the laser processing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0009] 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.

[0010] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the laser processing equipment provided in this application;

[0011] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1;

[0012] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 2;

[0013] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1;

[0014] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1 from another perspective;

[0015] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the flexible light-shielding structure of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1;

[0016] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the flexible light-shielding structure of the laser processing equipment in Figure 6;

[0017] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the flexible light-shielding structure of the laser processing equipment in Figure 6;

[0018] Figure 9 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the flexible light-shielding structure of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1;

[0019] Figure 10 is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the flexible light-shielding structure of the laser processing equipment in Figure 1;

[0020] Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the laser processing equipment provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0022] Figure 13 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0023] Figure 14 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of another state of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0024] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the cover of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0025] Figure 16 is an exploded view of the cover of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0026] Figure 17 is an exploded view of the cover of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11 from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 18 is a partial exploded view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 11;

[0028] Figure 19 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the laser processing equipment provided in this application;

[0029] Figure 20 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the laser processing equipment in Figure 19.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 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

[0032] 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.

[0033] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0034] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0035] In related technologies, the housing of laser processing equipment contains an internal chamber, and the outer wall of the housing has a material passage connecting to the internal chamber. The material to be processed can enter the internal chamber through the material passage, and then be processed by the laser generated by the laser head in the internal chamber. During the laser processing, there is a risk that the laser in the internal chamber may leak to the outside through the material passage, posing a safety hazard.

[0036] This application proposes a laser processing device 100. The specific type of the laser processing device 100 can be a laser engraving machine, a laser drilling machine, or any other device that uses a laser as a processing medium to process materials; no specific limitation is made here.

[0037] For ease of understanding and explanation, the directions indicated by the coordinate system shown in Figure 1 are used as references. The first direction is the positive direction of the x-axis, the second direction is the positive direction of the y-axis, and the third direction is the positive direction of the z-axis. The positive direction of the x-axis is forward, and the negative direction of the x-axis is backward. The positive direction of the y-axis is left, and the negative direction of the y-axis is right. The positive direction of the z-axis is up, and the negative direction of the z-axis is down.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. In one embodiment of this application, the laser processing equipment 100 includes:

[0039] A housing 10 has an inner cavity 11 formed within it. A material passage 12, communicating with the inner cavity 11, is provided on the outer wall of the housing 10 for material to enter and exit the inner cavity 11.

[0040] A flexible light-shielding structure 20 is provided inside the material passage 12 to shield the material passage 12 and prevent light from being transmitted outward from the inner cavity 11.

[0041] The flexible light-shielding structure 20 is also used to deform when the material enters or exits the material passage 12, so as to create a gap between the flexible light-shielding structure 20 and the material passage 12 for the material to enter or exit.

[0042] The housing 10 has a hollow box structure, forming an inner cavity 11 to house functional components such as the laser head assembly 30, thus providing isolation and protection for these components. By placing the laser head assembly 30 within the housing 10, laser processing can be performed within the inner cavity 11. The housing 10 can be rectangular, cubic, or other shapes; no specific limitation is made here.

[0043] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the housing 10 is provided with a material passage 12 that communicates with the inner cavity 11, allowing the user to place the material to be processed into the inner cavity 11 of the housing 10, or to remove the processed material from the inner cavity 11. The opening can be rectangular, square, or other shapes, and is not limited thereto.

[0044] During laser processing, the two ends of the feed channel 12 can be left unsealed, allowing the feed channel 12 to remain connected to the inner cavity 11 and the outside. This allows material to be fed directly into the inner cavity 11 through the feed channel 12 during laser processing. Furthermore, when the size of the material to be processed is larger than the size of the inner cavity 11, a portion of the material can be placed in the inner cavity 11 for processing, while the remaining material can be placed outside the housing 10 for subsequent processing. The materials placed inside and outside the housing 10 can then be connected through the feed channel 12. This enables the laser processing equipment 100 to process materials larger than the size of its inner cavity 11. To prevent laser light from leaking from the inner cavity 11 to the outside through the connected feed channel 12 during laser processing, the technical solution of this application includes a flexible light-shielding structure 20 within the feed channel 12. Because the flexible light-shielding structure 20 is flexible, it can deform under external force when the material passes through the feed channel 12, creating a gap with the inner wall of the feed channel 12, allowing the material to enter and exit the inner cavity 11 through this gap. Furthermore, during laser processing, the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can fill the internal space of the feed channel 12 to prevent laser light from leaking out of the internal cavity through the feed channel 12, thereby improving the safety of the laser processing equipment 100.

[0045] It should be noted that in the technical solution of this application, the laser processing equipment 100 can realize the loading and unloading of materials solely through the material feeding channel 12. Alternatively, the laser processing equipment 100 can be further equipped with other material loading and unloading structures based on the material feeding channel 12. For example, the housing 10 may include a machine base and a cover. The machine base forms an accommodating space with a top opening, and the cover is closable and covers the opening of the machine base to form an inner cavity 11. Thus, after opening the cover, materials can be loaded and unloaded into the inner cavity 11 through the opening of the machine base. Specific implementation methods can be customized according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. In the embodiments of this application, the flexible light-shielding structure 20 includes a plurality of flexible members 21. The flexible members 21 extend along the height direction of the material passage 12, and at least some of the flexible members 21 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the material passage 12.

[0047] Among them, several flexible components 21 are flexible, designed to deform under external force, so that the flexible light-shielding structure 20 has an initial state and a deformed state under external force. For example, when material enters the material passage 12, the flexible component 21 can deform under the pressure of the material, creating a gap with the inner wall of the material passage 12 to allow the material to pass through. Furthermore, the flexible component 21 extends along the height direction of the material passage 12, so that after the material passes through, the flexible component 21 can return to its initial state under the influence of gravity. The flexible component 21 can also be elastic, allowing it to undergo elastic deformation under external force, and after elastic deformation, it has a tendency to return to its initial state on its own.

[0048] Please refer to Figures 6 to 9. In one embodiment of this application, the flexible member 21 includes a fixed end 21a and a free end 21b disposed opposite to each other; the fixed end 21a is disposed on one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the material passage 12, and the free end 21b abuts against the other of the top wall and the bottom wall of the material passage 12.

[0049] Specifically, the free end 21b of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can swing relative to the fixed end 21a under the action of an external force. In its initial state, the free end 21b of the flexible member 21 is used to abut against the inner wall of the material passage 12. The free end 21b can also swing towards the fixed end 21a when pushed by material, creating a gap between the free end 21b and the inner wall of the material passage 12 to allow material to enter the material passage 12. In one embodiment, when the flexible member 21 in its deformed state is not subjected to external force, the free end 21b can reset and re-abut against the inner wall of the material passage 12, so that the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can once again cover the material passage 12.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the flexible member 21 is in its initial state, its fixed end 21a and free end 21b contact the top wall and bottom wall of the material passage 12, respectively. When multiple flexible members 21 in their initial state are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the material passage 12, they can jointly fill the internal space of the material passage 12 and cooperate to cover the material passage 12, so as to prevent the laser in the inner cavity 11 from leaking outward through the material passage 12.

[0051] When the material passes through the material passage 12, the flexible element 21 of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can undergo flexible deformation under the action of external force, so as to move from the initial state to the deformed state. In the deformed state, there is a gap between the free end 21b of the flexible element 21 and the inner wall of the material passage 12, so that the material can enter and exit the inner cavity 11 through the gap.

[0052] Of course, the technical solution of this application is not limited to this. Please refer to Figure 10. In another embodiment of this application, the flexible member 21 includes a fixed end 21a and a free end 21b arranged opposite to each other; a plurality of flexible members 21 are arranged in pairs, and the fixed end 21a of each pair of flexible members 21 is respectively provided on the top wall and bottom wall of the material passage 12, and the free end 21b of each pair of flexible members 21 abuts against each other.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the flexible member 21 is in the initial state, the two fixed ends 21a of each pair of flexible members 21 contact the top wall and bottom wall of the material passage 12 respectively, and the two free ends 21b of each pair of flexible members 21 abut against each other. When multiple pairs of flexible members 21 in the initial state are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the material passage 12, they can jointly fill the internal space of the material passage 12 and cooperate to cover the material passage 12, so as to prevent the laser in the inner cavity 11 from leaking outward through the material passage 12.

[0054] When the material passes through the material passage 12, the flexible members 21 of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can undergo flexible deformation under the action of external force. At this time, each pair of flexible members 21 can move from the initial state to the deformed state, and the two free ends 21b can be set away from each other. Therefore, in the deformed state, there is a gap between the free ends 21b of the two flexible members 21, so that the material can enter and exit the inner cavity 11 through the gap between each pair of flexible members 21.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 6 to 10. In the embodiments of this application, the flexible light-shielding structure 20 further includes a fixing member 22. The fixing member 22 is disposed on the inner wall of the material passage 12 and extends along the width direction of the material passage 12, and is fixedly connected to the fixing end 21a of the flexible member 21. With this arrangement, several flexible members 21 of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can be connected to form an integral structure through the fixing member 22, so that the flexible light-shielding structure 20 can be assembled as an integral structural component in the material passage 12, thereby improving the assembly convenience of the flexible light-shielding structure 20.

[0056] Referring to Figure 4, in the embodiment of this application, the inner wall of the material passage 12 is provided with a groove 121, and the fixing member 22 is confined within the groove 121. This arrangement allows the flexible light-shielding structure 20 to be quickly assembled into the material passage 12 through the positioning effect of the groove on the fixing member 22; furthermore, the confining effect of the groove on the fixing member 22 reduces the risk of misalignment of the fixing member 22 under external force, thereby improving the assembly stability of the flexible light-shielding structure 20.

[0057] The shape of the groove 121 can be adapted to the fastener 22, so that the fastener 22 can be directly inserted into the groove 121 and engaged with the groove wall of the groove 121. Alternatively, the fastener 22 can also be assembled into the groove 121 through other assembly structures, so that the assembly structure engages with the groove wall of the groove 121.

[0058] In the embodiments of this application, the flexible light-shielding structure 20 further includes a mounting frame 23, which is located in the groove 121 and has a frame opening 23a. At least two fasteners 22 are provided, and at least two fasteners 22 are provided in the frame opening 23a and are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the material passage 12.

[0059] With this configuration, the mounting frame 23 can serve as an assembly structure for the fastener 22, enabling the fastener 22 to be positioned and engaged with the groove. Furthermore, when the flexible light-shielding structure 20 has multiple fasteners 22, these fasteners 22 can be integrated and installed at the frame opening 23a of the mounting frame 23, allowing the components of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 to be assembled into a single unit. This facilitates the overall installation of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 and improves the ease of assembly.

[0060] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8. In the embodiments of this application, the mounting frame 23 includes a side frame portion 231 and a side frame portion 232. The side frame portion 231 includes a main body segment 231a and two connecting segments 231b. The main body segment 231a extends along the width direction of the material passage 12, and the two connecting segments 231b are respectively bent and connected to the opposite ends of the main body segment 231a. The side frame portion 232 extends along the width direction of the material passage 12 and is detachably connected to the two connecting segments 231b to form the frame opening 23a by surrounding the side frame portion 231.

[0061] By dividing the mounting frame 23 into two parts, a side frame portion 231 and a side frame portion 232, the side frame portion 231 and the side frame portion 232 can be processed separately, reducing the processing difficulty of the mounting frame 23. On the other hand, it facilitates the assembly of the fastener 22 into the mounting frame 23. Specifically, when it is necessary to install the fastener 22, at least one end of the side frame portion 232 can be detached from the connecting section 231b to facilitate the insertion of the fastener 22 into the frame opening 23a. Then, the end of the side frame portion 232 can be reassembled onto the connecting section 231b so that the fastener 22 in the frame opening 23a is clamped by the side frame portion 231 and the side frame portion 232.

[0062] The connecting section 231b may have one of a slot and a locking block facing the frame portion 232, and the end of the frame portion 232 may have the other of a slot and a locking block. Thus, a detachable connection between the side frame portion 231 and the frame portion 232 can be achieved through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the slot and the locking block. Of course, the side frame portion 231 and the frame portion 232 can also be detachably connected through other connection methods such as magnetic connection or threaded connection; this is not limited here.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 7 and 8. In the embodiments of this application, a connecting block 232a is provided on the side of the frame portion 232 facing the main body segment 231a, and the fastener 22 has a connecting hole 221 for the connecting block 232a to pass through. The connecting block 232a and the main body segment 231a are detachably connected.

[0064] With this configuration, when the fastener 22 is located inside the frame opening 23a of the mounting frame 23, one end of the connecting block 232a is fixedly connected to the frame portion 23, and the other end passes through the connecting hole 221 on the fastener 22 to connect to the main body section 231a of the side frame portion 231. Thus, the fastener 22 can be further supported and limited by the connecting block 232a, which helps to ensure the installation stability of the fastener 22.

[0065] The main body segment 231a of the side frame portion 231 may be provided with a slot for insertion and engagement with the connecting block 232a, thereby achieving a detachable connection with the connecting block 232a. Of course, the connecting block 232a and the frame portion 232 may also achieve a detachable connection through other connection methods such as magnetic connection or snap-fit ​​connection, which is not limited here.

[0066] In some embodiments, there are multiple connecting blocks 232a, and correspondingly, there are multiple connecting holes 221 on the fixing member 22. Each connecting block 232a and a connecting hole 221 on the fixing member 22 are arranged opposite to each other. When there are multiple connecting blocks 232a, the multiple connecting blocks 232a can be arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the feed channel 12, or they can be arranged in other ways. This application does not limit the number or installation position of the connecting blocks 232a.

[0067] Please refer to Figures 4 and 8. In the embodiments of this application, the groove wall of the groove 121 is provided with a locking block 121a, and the outer wall of the mounting frame 23 is provided with a locking interface 23b. The locking interface 23b and the locking block 121a are arranged opposite to each other to engage with the locking block 121a.

[0068] In some embodiments, a plurality of locking blocks 121a may be provided on one side of the groove wall of the mounting frame 23, and the plurality of locking blocks 121a are arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the material passage 12; the outer wall of the mounting frame 23 may have only one locking interface 23b, which can extend along the width direction of the material passage 12 so that multiple locking interfaces 23b can be engaged with the same locking interface 23b. Of course, the outer wall of the mounting frame 23 may have multiple locking interfaces 23b, and each locking interface 23b corresponds to one locking block 121a. This application does not limit the number and installation position of the connecting blocks 232a.

[0069] The groove 121 can have locking blocks 121a on both opposite sides of its groove wall, and correspondingly, the mounting frame 23 can have locking interfaces 23b on both opposite sides of its mounting wall, so that both opposite sides of the mounting frame 23 can engage with the groove 121, thereby ensuring the installation stability of the mounting frame 23. The locking blocks 121a on both opposite sides of the groove 121 can be arranged opposite each other, or they can be staggered in the width direction of the material passage 12. Alternatively, locking blocks 121a can be provided only on one side of the groove 121, and corresponding locking interfaces 23b can be provided on one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame 23; this is not limited here.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 4. In the embodiments of this application, at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20 are provided, and at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the extension direction of the material passage 12.

[0071] In one embodiment, several flexible elements 21 of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 are closely arranged along the width direction of the feed channel 12. A single flexible light-shielding structure 20 can cover the feed channel 12, preventing laser leakage through it. Furthermore, by providing at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20, and arranging them at intervals along the extension direction of the feed channel 12, multi-layered coverage of the feed channel 12 can be achieved using at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20.

[0072] Of course, the technical solution of this application is not limited to this. In one embodiment of this application, a plurality of flexible members 21 of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 may also be arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the material passage 12.

[0073] In one embodiment, at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20 are staggered along the width direction of the material passage 12. Thus, the projection of the flexible element 21 of one flexible light-shielding structure 20 onto the other flexible light-shielding structure 20 is located between two adjacent flexible elements 21 of the other flexible light-shielding structure 20, thereby enabling the material passage 12 to be covered by the cooperation of at least two flexible light-shielding structures 20.

[0074] In an embodiment of this application, the flexible element 21 is configured as a brush.

[0075] In some embodiments, the brush extends along the height direction of the feed channel 12. The length of the brush can be equal to the height of the feed channel 12, so that the brush bristles completely cover the feed channel 12; or the length of the brush can be slightly longer than the height of the feed channel 12, ensuring that the free end 21b of the brush can fully contact the inner wall of the feed channel 12, thus ensuring the laser shielding effect of the flexible light-shielding structure 20.

[0076] In the embodiments of this application, the flexible light-shielding structure 20 is disposed at one end of the material passage 12 near the inner cavity 11. This arrangement allows the flexible light-shielding structure 20 to be placed at the inner end of the material passage 12, which can, on the one hand, hide the flexible light-shielding structure 20 to a certain extent, and on the other hand, reduce the risk of the flexible light-shielding structure 20 being affected by the external environment, thereby improving the protective performance of the flexible light-shielding structure 20.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 2. In the embodiment of this application, the housing 10 has two material passages 12, which are located on opposite sides of the housing 10. Each material passage 12 has at least one flexible light-shielding structure 20.

[0078] With this configuration, materials can be placed into the inner cavity 11 through any of the feed channels 12 for laser processing, and can also be removed from the inner cavity 11 through any of the feed channels 12. When the material to be processed is a long-format material, the part of the long-format material to be processed can be sent from the outside into the inner cavity 11 through one of its feed channels 12, while the processed part can be moved out of the inner cavity 11 to the outside through another feed channel 12 of the housing 10. In this way, each part of the long-format material can be moved into the inner cavity 11 in sequence, allowing the laser processing equipment 100 to continuously process the material.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 5. In the embodiment of this application, the inner cavity 11 includes an installation cavity 112 and a processing cavity 111 that are sequentially connected along a first direction; two material passages 12 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in a second direction.

[0080] This configuration allows the control components and other functional parts of the laser processing equipment 100 to be integrated into the mounting cavity 112 within the inner cavity 11, while providing sufficient space for the processing cavity 111 to hold and process materials using laser technology. Furthermore, by positioning the material feeding channels 12 on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in the second direction—that is, with the two channels 12 located on the left and right sides of the processing cavity 111 respectively—direct feeding and unloading of materials into the processing cavity 111 is facilitated. This also allows for full utilization of the mounting space in the left-right direction of the housing 10, resulting in a compact layout of the laser processing equipment 100.

[0081] Of course, the technical solution of this application is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the inner cavity 11 may include an installation cavity 112 and a processing cavity 111 that are interconnected in the second direction. The installation cavity 112 and the processing cavity 111 may be arranged sequentially from left to right or from right to left, without limitation. Correspondingly, the material passages 12 may also be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in the first direction, that is, the two material passages 12 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the processing cavity 111. Alternatively, the height of the housing 10 may be increased, and the inner cavity 11 may include an installation cavity 112 and a processing cavity 111 that are interconnected in the third direction. The installation cavity 112 and the processing cavity 111 may be arranged sequentially from top to bottom or from bottom to top, without limitation. The two material passages 12 may be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in the first direction or on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in the second direction. This application does not limit the arrangement position of the two material passages 12.

[0082] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5. In the embodiments of this application, the laser processing equipment 100 further includes a track device 40, a laser processing module 30, and a control module 50. The track device 40 is disposed in the processing cavity 111; the laser processing module 30 is movably disposed in the track device 40; and the control module 50 is disposed in the mounting cavity 112.

[0083] A partition can be installed in the inner cavity 11 to divide it into a processing cavity 111 and an installation cavity 112. A control module 50 is located in the installation cavity 112 and may include, but is not limited to, components such as a main control board and a power module. A track device 40 is located in the processing cavity 111; it can be directly installed on the cavity wall of the processing cavity 111, or a frame can be installed in the processing cavity 111 to mount and fix the track device 40. A laser processing module 30 is movably mounted on the track device 40 for laser processing of materials placed in the processing cavity 111.

[0084] Specifically, the track device 40 can drive the laser processing module 30 to move via a linear drive mechanism, which can be, but is not limited to, a synchronous belt drive mechanism. The track device 40 can drive the laser processing module 30 to slide in the horizontal direction or in the vertical direction, and is not limited here.

[0085] In one embodiment, the processing cavity 111 may also integrate functional modules such as a lighting module for providing illumination and a detection module for sensing flames, and the mounting cavity 112 may also integrate functional modules such as a fan module for driving airflow. This arrangement effectively utilizes the internal space of the housing 10 and improves the utilization rate of the internal cavity 11 of the housing 10.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 5. In the embodiments of this application, the track device 40 includes a first track assembly 41 and a second track assembly 42. The first track assembly 41 is disposed on opposite sides of the processing cavity 111 in the second direction and is mounted above the material passage 12. The second track assembly 42 is movably disposed on the first track assembly 41 along the first direction, and the laser processing module 30 is movably disposed on the second track assembly 42.

[0087] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second track assembly 42 can be movably mounted on the first track assembly 41 in the front-back direction, and the laser processing module 30 can be movably mounted on the second track assembly 42, so that the laser processing module 30 can be moved within the processing cavity 111 by the track device 40. By mounting the first track assembly 41 above the material passage 12, it can avoid the material passage path of the material passage 12, thereby preventing interference between the material entering and exiting the housing 10 through the material passage 12 and the track device 40 during laser processing.

[0088] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5. In the embodiments of this application, the housing 10 includes a chassis 16, an outer shell 13, and a cover plate 14. The chassis 16 has an accommodating space. The outer shell 13 is disposed on the chassis 16 to form an inner cavity 11 with the chassis 16. The outer shell 13 is provided with a pick-up and put-out port 131 communicating with the inner cavity 11. Material passages 12 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the outer shell 13. The cover plate 14 can open and close the pick-up and put-out port 131.

[0089] Since the housing 10 is assembled from a chassis 16, a load-bearing component 15, and a cover plate 14, the housing 10 can be disassembled into simple parts for separate processing, thereby improving the convenience of processing and forming the housing 10. Specifically, the chassis 16 can be integrally formed to ensure the structural strength of the housing 10. The chassis 16 has a accommodating space, and the outer shell 13 is disposed on the chassis 16 and can cover functional components such as the laser processing module 30 disposed on the chassis 16 to protect the functional molds such as the laser processing module in the inner cavity 11 of the housing 10.

[0090] In one embodiment, the outer casing 13 is provided with a pick-and-place port 131, which can be rectangular or square. This application does not limit the shape of the pick-and-place port 131. Specifically, in this embodiment, the pick-and-place port 131 is located in the processing cavity 111, so that materials can be placed into the processing cavity 111 of the casing 10 through the pick-and-place port 131 for processing by the laser processing module 30, or materials that have been processed can be taken out from the processing cavity 111 through the pick-and-place port 131.

[0091] The cover plate 14 is closably disposed at the access port 131 and can be connected to the outer shell 13. For example, in some embodiments, the cover plate 14 can be rotatably connected to the outer shell 13 so that the access port 131 can be opened or closed by flipping the cover plate 14 relative to the outer shell 13. Of course, the cover plate 14 and the outer shell 13 may also not be connected. The cover plate 14 can be placed directly on the outer shell 13 to close the access port 131, or it can be directly detached from the outer shell 13 to open the access port 131. The specific implementation can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 2. In the embodiments of this application, the housing 10 further includes a support component 15, which is disposed on the chassis 16 and located in the accommodating space. The support component 15 has a support surface 151 for supporting the workpiece, and the support surface 151 and the bottom wall of the material passage 12 are flush.

[0093] The load-bearing component 15 can be completely housed within the accommodating space of the chassis 16, or a portion of the load-bearing component 15 can be located outside the accommodating space while a portion is exposed outside the accommodating space; this is not limited here. The chassis 16 and the load-bearing component can be detachably connected to facilitate the replacement of different load-bearing components 15; the load-bearing component 15 can be at least one of a pallet, a cutting plate, and a honeycomb panel; this is not limited here.

[0094] In one embodiment, the edge of the support component 15 is disposed adjacent to the material passage 12. When the laser processing equipment 100 feeds material, after the material to be processed enters the inner cavity 11 through the material passage 12, it can be directly placed on the support surface 151 of the support component 15. Furthermore, by making the support surface 151 of the support platform and the bottom wall of the material passage 12 flush, the connection between the support surface 151 and the bottom wall of the material passage 12 can be facilitated, achieving a smooth transition between them. This avoids the height difference between the support surface 151 of the support platform and the bottom wall of the material passage 12, which could hinder material transmission.

[0095] Of course, the technical solution of this application is not limited to this. In another embodiment, the edge of the bearing component 15 can also be spaced apart from the material passage 12. In this case, a guide structure can be provided between the bearing component 15 and the material passage 12 so as to realize the smooth transfer of material between the material passage 12 and the bearing component 15 through the guiding effect of the guide structure on the material.

[0096] In related technologies, laser processing equipment typically includes an internal chamber. Materials can be placed in and removed by opening a cover plate on top of the internal chamber. A laser head is also installed inside the internal chamber to perform laser processing on the material placed inside. However, to ensure smooth placement and removal of the material, this design requires the size of the material to be smaller than the size of the chamber, thus failing to meet the needs of processing long, wide-format materials.

[0097] This application proposes a laser processing device 100. The specific type of the laser processing device 100 can be a laser engraving machine, a laser drilling machine, or any other device that uses a laser as a processing medium to process materials; no specific limitation is made here.

[0098] For ease of understanding and explanation, the directions indicated by the coordinate system shown in Figure 11 are used as references. The first direction is the positive direction of the x-axis, the second direction is the positive direction of the y-axis, and the third direction is the positive direction of the z-axis. The positive direction of the x-axis is left, and the negative direction of the x-axis is right. The positive direction of the y-axis is forward, and the negative direction of the y-axis is backward. The positive direction of the z-axis is up, and the negative direction of the z-axis is down.

[0099] Please refer to Figures 11 to 20. In one embodiment of this application, the laser processing equipment 100 includes a housing 10 and at least two covers 3001. An inner cavity 10a is formed inside the housing 10. A material passage 113a communicating with the inner cavity 10a is opened on the outer side wall of the housing 10. At least two material passages 113a are provided, which are respectively located at opposite ends of the housing 10 for material to enter and exit the inner cavity 10a. The covers 3001 are movably disposed on the material passages 113a and have an open state and a closed state.

[0100] When the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the cover 3001 covers the material inlet 113a. When the cover 3001 is in the open state, the cover 3001 opens the material inlet 113a, and the cover 3001 is at least partially flush with the bottom wall of the material inlet 113a to support the material.

[0101] The housing 10 has an inner cavity 10a to provide space for accommodating functional components such as the laser processing module 2001 of the laser processing equipment 100, thereby isolating and protecting the functional components housed in the inner cavity 10a. The housing 10 can be rectangular, cubic, or other shapes, and is not limited thereto.

[0102] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the housing 10 has at least two material passages 113a communicating with the inner cavity 10a, and the two material passages 113a are respectively located on opposite sides of the housing 10. In this way, one of the two material passages 113a is used for the material to be processed to enter the inner cavity 10a, while the other is used for the material to be processed to exit the inner cavity 10a, so that the feeding and discharging functions of the laser processing equipment 100 are realized through the two material passages 113a respectively. When the size of the material to be processed is smaller than that of the inner cavity 10a, the material can be directly put into the inner cavity 10a through any feed port 113a for laser processing. When the material to be processed is a long-format material, the part of the long-format material to be processed can be fed into the inner cavity 10a from the outside through the feed port 113a at one end of the housing 10, while the processed part can be moved out of the inner cavity 10a to the outside through the feed port 113a at the other end of the housing 10. In this way, each part of the long-format material can be moved into the inner cavity 10a in sequence, so that the laser processing equipment 100 can be used for continuous processing of long-format materials.

[0103] The laser processing equipment 100 also includes at least two covers 3001, each cover 3001 being movably disposed at a feed port 113a, and having a closed state that covers the feed port 113a and an open state that extends along the feed direction of the feed port 113a. If the size of the material to be processed is smaller than the inner cavity 10a, the cover 3001 can remain in the closed state during laser processing to improve the sealing of the inner cavity 10a and reduce the risk of laser leakage emitted by the laser processing module 2001 in the inner cavity 10a. If the size of the material to be processed is larger than the inner cavity 10a, the cover 3001 can remain in the open state during laser processing, allowing part of the material to be disposed outside the housing 10 and the other part to be placed into the inner cavity 10a through the feed port 113a.

[0104] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the outer wall of the housing 10 may have only two material passages 113a, which may be located on opposite side walls of the housing 10 and arranged opposite each other in the same straight direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the outer wall of the housing may have more than two material passages 113a. For example, the housing 10 may have material passages 113a at opposite ends in the first direction and also at opposite ends in the second direction; or, the opposite side walls of the housing 10 may each have multiple material passages 113a, arranged opposite each other in pairs. This application does not limit the specific number or orientation of the material passages 113a.

[0105] In one embodiment, when the cover 3001 is in the open state, at least a portion of the cover 3001 is positioned close to the bottom wall of the feed port 113a. Thus, the open cover 3001 can place and support materials entering and exiting the inner cavity 10a, facilitating material handling and improving the usability of the laser processing equipment 100. Specifically, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the cover 3001 is flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a, allowing them to be joined to form a single plane for mutual material support and enabling the material to enter and exit the feed port 113a horizontally. Of course, in other embodiments, the cover 3001 may also be tilted at a certain angle relative to the bottom wall of the feed port 113a to adjust the material entry and exit angle. This application does not limit the position of the cover 3001 in the open state.

[0106] In some embodiments, a light-shielding structure may be provided at the feed port 113a to fill the internal space of the feed port 113a. By providing the light-shielding structure, the gap size between the processed material and the inner wall of the feed port 113a can be reduced when the material passes through it. Thus, when continuously processing long materials, the light-shielding structure can prevent the laser in the internal chamber from leaking out through the feed port 113a, thereby improving the safety of the laser processing equipment 100.

[0107] Of course, the technical solution of this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the feed port 113a can be set as a slit. In this way, when continuously processing long-format materials, although the cover 3001 is in the open state, allowing the inner cavity 10a to communicate with the outside through the feed port 113a, the feed port 113a is relatively small. When the processing material passes through the feed port 113a, it can basically fill the feed port 113a, thus preventing laser leakage from the inner cavity 10a to a certain extent. Alternatively, the size of the feed port 113a can be adjusted. By adjusting the size of the feed port 113a, it can be adapted to processing materials of different specifications. Furthermore, by adapting the feed port 113a to the processing material, the gap between the processing material and the inner wall of the feed port 113a when it passes through can be reduced, thereby preventing laser leakage from the inner cavity 10a to a certain extent. Specific implementation methods can be set according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0108] Please refer to Figures 13 to 17. In the embodiments of this application, the cover 3001 includes a fixed part 32 and a movable part 31. The fixed part 32 is disposed on one side of the feed port 113a and is fixedly connected to the housing 10. One end of the movable part 31 is rotatably connected to the fixed part 32, and the other end is detachably connected to the housing 10. The movable part 31 has an inner surface facing the fixed part 32 and an outer surface facing away from the fixed part 32. The movable part 31 is used to swing toward the feed port 113a to cover the feed port 113a, or to swing away from the feed port 113a to be flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a.

[0109] The cover 3001 includes a fixed part 32 and a movable part 31 that are rotatably connected in sequence. The fixed part 32 can be fixedly disposed inside the feed port 113a or fixedly disposed on the outer side wall of the housing 10 and adjacent to the feed port 113a, thereby allowing the cover 3001 to be fixedly connected to the housing 10. The movable part 31 can be hinged to the end of the fixed part 32 to achieve a rotatable connection between the movable part 31 and the fixed part 32.

[0110] Specifically, when the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the movable part 31 can cover the feed port 113a; when the cover 3001 is in the open state, the movable part 31 can open the feed port 113a. At this time, the movable part can be positioned close to the bottom wall of the feed port 113a, thereby allowing the processing material to be placed and supported in and out of the inner cavity 10a through the outer wall of the movable part 31. The closed and open states of the cover 3001 can be switched by flipping the movable part 31 relative to the fixed part 32.

[0111] In one embodiment, when the cover 3001 moves from the closed state to the open state, the movable part 31 can swing around the end of the fixed part 32 to a position extending along the material feeding direction of the feed port 113a, so that the inner surface of the movable part 31 is flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a. This allows the bottom wall of the feed port 113a and the inner surface of the movable part 31 to be joined to form the same plane, so that the two can jointly support the material and allow the material to enter and exit the feed port 113a in a horizontal direction.

[0112] Please refer to Figures 13 to 17. In an embodiment of this application, the active part 31 includes:

[0113] A first connecting structure 311, one end of which is rotatably connected to the fixing part 32; and

[0114] The second connecting structure 312 has one end rotatably connected to the end of the first connecting structure 311 that is away from the fixing part 32, and the other end is swayable relative to the first connecting structure 311.

[0115] By configuring the movable part 31 as a first connecting structure 311 and a second connecting structure 312 that are rotatably connected to each other, the degree of freedom of movement of the movable part 31 can be increased, thereby enhancing the flexibility of its configuration. For example, when there is sufficient space outside the laser processing equipment 100, the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312 can both extend along the feeding direction of the feed port 113a, so that the movable part 31 can be fully opened from the feed port 113a and laid flat outwards. At this time, the inner surfaces of the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312 can both be flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a, for the purpose of coordinating the placement and support of the processing material. When the space outside the laser processing equipment 100 is limited, the first connecting structure 311 can be extended along the material feeding direction of the feed port 113a, and the second connecting structure 312 can be bent relative to the first connecting structure 311, thereby reducing the space required to open the cover 3001. The movable part 31 can be partially opened from the feed port 113a to allow the processing material to pass through the feed port 113a.

[0116] Referring to Figure 16, in an embodiment of this application, the second connecting structure 312 includes a first main body portion 3121 and a first step portion 3122 arranged in a stepped manner. The first step portion 3122 is disposed toward the first connecting structure 311 and has a first step surface 3122a. The first step surface 3122a is lower than the first main body portion 3121. The second connecting structure 312 also includes two first connecting portions 3123, which are disposed on opposite sides of the first step portion 3122 and protrude from the first step surface 3122a. The first connecting structure 311 has a first extension portion 3111 at one end toward the second connecting structure 312. The first extension portion 3111 is rotatably connected between the two first connecting portions 3123. At least a portion of the first extension portion 3111 is used to abut against the first step surface 3122a so that the inner surface of the first connecting structure 311 is flush with the inner surface of the second connecting structure 312.

[0117] Specifically, when the cover 3001 moves from the closed state to the open state, part of the outer surface of the first extension 3111 can abut against the first step surface 3122a of the first step 3122. At this time, the first extension 3111 of the first connecting structure 311 can stop the first step 3122 of the second connecting structure 312 from moving further. This arrangement can limit the maximum rotation angle of the second connecting structure 312 relative to the first connecting structure 311. When the movable part 31 moves to its maximum rotation angle, the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312 of the movable part 31 are arranged sequentially along the material feeding direction of the feed port 113a, and the inner surfaces of the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312 can be flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a, so that the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312 can work together to support the material.

[0118] In one embodiment, first connecting portions 3123 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first step portion 3122, and the first connecting portions 3123 protrude from the first step surface 3122a. In this way, a limiting space for limiting the first extension portion 3111 can be formed between the two first connecting portions 3123, which helps to avoid misalignment between the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312, thereby improving the stability of the fit between the first connecting structure 311 and the second connecting structure 312.

[0119] In some embodiments, a pivot hole may be provided in one of the first connecting portion 3123 and the first extension portion 3111, and a pivot may be provided in the other. The pivot is rotatably mounted in the pivot hole, thereby enabling a rotational engagement between the first connecting portion 3123 and the first extension portion 3111. In other embodiments, the first connecting portion 3123 and the first extension portion 3111 may also achieve a rotational engagement through a hinge structure or other rotating structure, which is not limited here.

[0120] Referring to Figures 14 and 15, in the embodiments of this application, the fixing part 32 is disposed on the inner wall of the feed port 113a and spaced apart from the end of the feed port 113a facing away from the inner cavity 10a; when the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the second connecting structure 312 covers the end of the feed port 113a facing away from the inner cavity 10a, and the first connecting structure 311 is obliquely connected between the fixing part 32 and the second connecting structure 312. By making the first connecting structure 311 obliquely disposed when the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the vertical space occupied by the first connecting structure 311 can be saved when the cover 3001 is in the closed state.

[0121] Referring to Figure 17, in an embodiment of this application, the fixing part 32 includes a second main body part 321 and a second step part 322 arranged in a stepped manner. The second step part 322 is disposed towards the movable part 31 and has a second step surface 322a. The fixing part 32 also includes two second connecting parts 323, which are disposed on opposite sides of the second step part 322 and protrude from the second step surface 322a. The movable part 31 has a second extension part 311b at one end facing the fixing part 32. The second extension part 311b is rotatably connected between the two second connecting parts 323. At least a portion of the second extension part 311b is used to abut against the second step surface 322a so that the surface of the movable part 31 near the fixing part 32 is flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a.

[0122] Specifically, when the cover 3001 moves from the closed state to the open state, a portion of the outer surface of the movable part 31 can abut against the second step surface 322a of the second step part 322. At this time, the second step part 322 of the fixed part 32 can stop the second extension part 311b of the movable part 31 from moving further. This arrangement limits the maximum rotation angle of the movable part 31 relative to the fixed part 32. When the movable part 31 moves to its maximum rotation angle, the movable part 31 can extend along the material feeding direction of the feed port 113a, and the inner surface of the movable part 31 can remain flush with the bottom wall of the feed port 113a, thereby facilitating the support of materials through the movable part 31.

[0123] In one embodiment, a second connecting portion 323 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the second step portion 322, and the second connecting portion 323 protrudes from the second step surface 322a. In this way, a limiting space for limiting the second extension portion 311b can be formed between the two second connecting portions 323, which helps to avoid misalignment between the fixed portion 32 and the movable portion 31, thereby improving the stability of the fit between the fixed portion 32 and the movable portion 31.

[0124] In some embodiments, a pivot hole may be provided in one of the second connecting portion 323 and the second extension portion 311b, while a pivot is provided in the other. The pivot is rotatably mounted in the pivot hole, thereby enabling a rotational fit between the second connecting portion 323 and the second extension portion 311b. In other embodiments, the second connecting portion 323 and the second extension portion 311b may also achieve a rotational fit through a hinge structure or other rotating structure, which is not limited here.

[0125] Please refer to Figures 13 and 14. In the embodiments of this application, the outer side wall of the housing 10 is further provided with a groove 113b. The groove 113b is located on the side of the feed port 113a away from the fixed part 32 and communicates with the feed port 113a. When the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the end of the movable part 31 away from the fixed part 32 is limited to the groove 113b.

[0126] In this way, the positional stability of the cover 3001 when it is in the closed state can be improved by positioning and engaging the groove 113b with the movable part 31. Furthermore, when the movable part 31 covers the feed port 113a, the movable part 31 can enter the groove 113b to prevent it from protruding from the outer wall of the housing 10, thereby helping to ensure the appearance consistency of the laser processing equipment 100.

[0127] Please refer to Figures 13 to 17. In an embodiment of this application, the cover 3001 further includes a support portion 33, which is movably mounted on the outer surface of the movable portion 31 to have a retracted state and an extended state. In the retracted state, the support portion 33 is fitted against the outer surface of the movable portion 31. In the extended state, at least a portion of the support portion 33 detaches from the outer surface of the movable portion 31 and protrudes in a direction away from the movable portion 31 to support the movable portion 31.

[0128] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the feed port 113a can have a certain distance from the bottom wall of the laser processing equipment 100. Therefore, when the cover 3001 opens the feed port 113a, the portion of the movable part 31 extending out of the feed port 113a is generally suspended in mid-air. At this time, by providing a support part 33 on the outer surface of the movable part 31, at least a portion of the support part 33 can detach from the outer surface of the movable part 31 and contact an external structure such as the ground or a placement platform when the cover 3001 opens the feed port 113a, thereby supporting the movable part 31 and improving its positional stability. When the cover 3001 is closed over the feed port 113a, the support part 33 can be fitted against the outer surface of the movable part 31, reducing the space occupied by the laser processing equipment 100.

[0129] When the support part 33 is in the extended state, its extension direction can be parallel to the normal direction of the outer surface of the movable part 31 so that the support part 33 is vertically installed at the bottom of the movable part 31; its extension direction can also be set at other angles to reduce the space occupied by the support part 33 in the vertical direction, which is not limited here.

[0130] Please refer to Figures 14 and 15. In the embodiments of this application, the outer surface of the movable part 31 is provided with a mounting groove 31a. The support part 33 includes a fixed end 331 and a movable end 332 disposed opposite to each other. The fixed end 331 is disposed in the mounting groove 31a and is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the mounting groove 31a. The movable end 332 is swaying around the fixed end 331. When the support part 33 is in the retracted state, the movable end 332 is disposed in the mounting groove 31a, and the support part 33 is received in the mounting groove 31a. When the support part 33 is in the extended state, the movable end 332 disengages from the mounting groove 31a, and at least a portion of the support part 33 extends out of the mounting groove 31a.

[0131] In this way, the support part 33 can be positioned and engaged with the mounting groove 31a, thereby improving the positional stability of the support part 33 when it is in the retracted state. Furthermore, when the support part 33 is in the retracted state, it can be completely placed within the mounting groove 31a, thus preventing it from protruding from the outer surface of the movable part 31, which helps to ensure the appearance consistency of the cover 3001.

[0132] In some embodiments, a handle may be provided on one side of the support portion 33. The handle allows the user to easily grip the support portion 33 to switch between the retracted and extended states of the support portion 33.

[0133] In the embodiments of this application, the end of the movable part 21 facing away from the fixed part 32 is detachably connected to the housing 10. With this configuration, when the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the cover 3001 can be stably maintained in the closed state by connecting the movable part 21 to the housing 10. When it is necessary to open the feed port 113a, the movable part 21 can be detached from the housing 10, allowing the cover 10 to move relative to the feed port 113a to the open state.

[0134] In one embodiment of this application, the cover 3001 is provided with a first magnetic attraction element, and the housing 10 is provided with a second magnetic attraction element. When the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element are magnetically connected. In another embodiment of this application, the cover 3001 is provided with one of a slot and a buckle, and the housing 10 is provided with the other of a slot and a buckle. When the cover 3001 is in the closed state, the slot and the buckle engage in a snap-fit ​​relationship.

[0135] Of course, the cover 3001 can also be detachably installed to the housing 10 by means of threaded connection or other methods, which are not limited here. In some embodiments, the cover 3001 can be installed to the housing 10 by two or more detachable connection methods at the same time, thereby further improving the positional stability of the cover 3001 when it is closed.

[0136] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the two feed ports 113a are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing 10 in the first direction, or the two feed ports 113a are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing 10 in the second direction.

[0137] Specifically, in one embodiment of this application, as shown in Figures 11 to 14, the two feed ports 113a can be respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing 10 in the first direction, that is, the two feed ports 113a are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the housing 10. The feed port 113a located on the right side of the housing 10 allows material to be fed into the inner cavity, while the feed port 113a located on the left side allows material to be discharged from the inner cavity. With this arrangement, the laser processing equipment 100 can perform continuous processing along the first direction. Of course, the feed port 113a located on the left side of the housing 10 can also perform the feeding function, and the feed port 113a located on the right side of the housing 10 can perform the discharging function; this is not limited here.

[0138] At this time, the fan assembly and other functional components of the laser processing equipment 100 can be set on the front and rear sides of the inner cavity 10a respectively, so as to realize the reasonable layout of the internal structure of the laser processing equipment 100 and leave enough space for the processing area in the inner cavity 10a.

[0139] In another embodiment of this application, as shown in Figures 19 and 20, the two feed ports 113a can also be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the housing 10 in the second direction, that is, the two feed ports 113a are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the housing 10. The feed port 113a located on the rear side of the housing 10 allows material to be moved into the inner cavity for feeding, while the feed port 113a located on the front side of the housing 10 allows material to be moved out of the inner cavity for discharging. With this arrangement, the laser processing equipment 100 can perform continuous processing along the second direction. Of course, the feed port 113a located on the front side of the housing 10 can also perform the feeding function, and the feed port 113a located on the rear side of the housing 10 can perform the discharging function; this is not limited here.

[0140] At this time, the fan assembly and other functional components of the laser processing equipment 100 can be set on the left and right sides of the inner cavity 10a, so as to realize the reasonable layout of the internal structure of the laser processing equipment 100 and leave enough space for the processing area in the inner cavity 10a.

[0141] Of course, in some embodiments, the laser processing equipment 100 may also have feed ports 113a on both the left and right sides and the front and rear sides of the housing 10. In this way, the laser processing equipment 100 can perform continuous processing in either the first direction or the second direction. Specific implementation methods can be set according to actual needs and are not limited here.

[0142] Please refer to Figures 11 to 20. In an embodiment of this application, the housing 10 includes:

[0143] The shell body 1101 has a receiving space with a top side opening 113c inside, and a material passage 113a is provided on each of the opposite sides of the shell body 1101.

[0144] The cover 1201 is detachably provided over the opening 113c to form the inner cavity 10a with the shell body 1101.

[0145] In some embodiments, the size of the opening 113c on the shell body 1101 matches the size of the processing area in the inner cavity 10a. When the size of the material to be processed is smaller than the size of the processing area, the material can be directly put into the inner cavity 10a through the opening 113c at the top of the shell body 1101, which further improves the convenience of material handling.

[0146] In some embodiments, the top side of the shell body 1101 is further provided with a limiting step, which is arranged around the circumference of the opening 113c. When the cover 1201 is placed over the opening 113c, it can overlap the limiting step so that the cover 1201 can tightly cover the top side of the shell body 1101.

[0147] Please refer to Figures 19 and 20. In the embodiments of this application, two feed ports 113a are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the shell body 1101 in a second direction. The shell body 1101 includes a first sidewall 11a and a second sidewall 11b disposed at a distance from each other in the second direction. The cover 1201 includes a first end 12a and a second end 12b disposed opposite to each other. The first end 12a is rotatably connected to the first sidewall 11a, and the second end 12b is detachably connected to the second sidewall 11b. The second sidewall 11b is formed by a cover body 3001 located on one side of the shell body 1101.

[0148] It is understandable that forming the second sidewall of the shell body 1101 through the cover 3001 on one side of the shell body 1101 helps to ensure the appearance consistency of the housing 10. In one embodiment, by making at least a portion of the second sidewall of the shell body 1101 formed by the cover 3001 located on one side of the shell body 1101, when the cover 3001 on one side of the shell body 1101 is opened, the side of the housing 10 with the cover 10 can be through-hole, so as to have a larger material passage space, which can facilitate the loading and unloading of processing materials in the inner cavity 10a.

[0149] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first sidewall 11a may be located on the rear side of the housing 10, and the cover 3001 may be located on the front side of the housing 10 to form the second sidewall 11b of the housing 10. The cover 3001 may be used only to form part of the second sidewall of the housing body 1101, or it may be used to form all of the second sidewall of the housing body 1101, which is not limited here.

[0150] Please refer to Figure 20. In an embodiment of this application, the second end of the cover 1201 is provided with a shielding part 12101. When the cover 3001 on one side of the shell body 1101 is open, the cover 1201 closes to the opening 113c and the shielding part 12101 extends into the feed port 113a to block the light from being transmitted outward from the shell body 1101.

[0151] The shielding part 12101 is made of an opaque material. After the cover 3001 located on the front side of the main body of the housing 10 is opened, the shielding part 12101 can extend into the feed port 113a to cover a portion of the feed port 113a. This prevents a large gap between the material and the housing 10 when material is being fed through, thus avoiding a significant risk of light leakage. The shielding part 12101 can be integrally formed with the main structure of the cover 1201 to ensure the structural strength of the cover 1201. Alternatively, the shielding part 12101 can be separate from the main structure of the cover 1201 and detachably connected to it. This allows for different shielding effects to be achieved by replacing shielding parts 12101 of different sizes.

[0152] Furthermore, when the cover 3001 located on the front side of the shell body 1101 is in a closed state, the shielding part 12101 can also be arranged side by side with the cover 3001 in the front-back direction, thereby achieving a double shielding effect on the laser and achieving a better light-shielding effect.

[0153] Please refer to Figures 11 and 12. In the embodiments of this application, the laser processing equipment 100 further includes a track device 40 and a laser processing module 2001. The track device 40 is disposed in the inner cavity 10a; the laser processing module 2001 is movably disposed on the track device 40.

[0154] Specifically, the track device 40 is used to move the laser processing module 2001; the laser processing module 2001 is used to emit laser light onto the material placed in the inner cavity 10a to perform laser processing on the material. The track device 40 can move the laser processing module 2001 horizontally or vertically, and is not limited here.

[0155] Specifically, in this embodiment, the track device 40 includes a first track assembly and a second track assembly. The first track assembly is installed in the inner cavity 10a and is disposed on opposite sides of the inner cavity 10a along a first direction. The second track assembly is reciprocally disposed on the first track assembly along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The laser processing module 2001 is movably disposed on the second track assembly so that the laser processing module 2001 can translate in at least two mutually perpendicular directions.

[0156] In addition, the track device 40 may also include a front support frame and a rear support frame. The front support frame extends along the first direction and connects to the two first track assemblies, and is located on the front side of the first track assemblies. The rear support frame extends along the first direction and connects to the two first track assemblies, and is located on the rear side of the first track assemblies. This arrangement can improve the structural stability of the track device 40, and also allow functional components such as flame sensors and lighting lamps to be fixed by the front support frame and / or the rear support frame.

[0157] Please refer to Figures 11 and 12. In the embodiments of this application, the shell body 1101 also includes a chassis 11101, a support component 11201, and an outer shell 113. The chassis 11101 is an integral structure and has an accommodating space 111b. The track device 40 is disposed on the chassis 11101. The support component 11201 is disposed on the chassis 11101 and located at the accommodating space 111b. The laser processing module 2001 is used to process the workpiece disposed on the support component 11201. The outer shell 113 is disposed on the chassis 11101 and covers the track device 40 and the laser processing module 2001. The outer shell 113 has an opening 113c, and a material passage 113a is provided on each of the opposite sides of the outer shell 113.

[0158] Specifically, the shell body 1101 is configured to include a chassis 11101, a load-bearing component 11201, and an outer shell 113, allowing it to be disassembled into relatively simple components for separate processing, thereby improving the convenience of processing and shaping the shell body 1101. Of course, in other embodiments, the shell body 1101 can also be configured as a single piece, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the shell body 1101.

[0159] The chassis 11101 is designed as a single-piece structure, which helps ensure the structural strength of the chassis 11101 and simplifies the assembly process of the main body 1101. There are several ways to make the chassis 11101 a single-piece structure. For example, the chassis 11101 can be integrally injection molded, and by making the chassis 11101 a plastic material, it helps to achieve weight reduction; or, the chassis 11101 can be integrally die-cast. This application does not limit the molding method of the chassis 11101.

[0160] In one embodiment, the chassis 11101 has a receiving space 111b for accommodating the support component 11201. The support component 11201 can be disposed within or outside the receiving space 111b, or partially within and partially outside the receiving space 111b; the specific configuration is not limited here. The support component 11201 can be fixedly mounted on the chassis 11101 or detachably mounted on the chassis 11101. The support component 11201 can be specifically configured as at least one of a tray, a cutting plate, and a honeycomb panel; the specific configuration is not limited here.

[0161] Please refer to Figure 12. In the embodiment of this application, the chassis 11101 is arranged in a ring shape to form an accommodating space 111b. The chassis 11101 has an annular groove 111a along its annular direction, and at least a portion of the track device 40 is disposed in the annular groove 111a.

[0162] Understandably, arranging the chassis 11101 in a ring shape helps increase its structural strength. An annular groove 111a is also formed on the chassis 11101. By placing at least a portion of the track device 40 within the annular groove 111a, the groove 111a provides a positioning function, facilitating the quick and stable installation of the track device 140 onto the chassis 11, thus improving the assembly convenience and structural stability of the laser processing equipment 100. Furthermore, the chassis 11101 can have a centrally formed accommodating space for mounting the load-bearing component 11201, with the annular groove 111a located around the periphery of this accommodating space 111b. This arrangement helps improve the overall space utilization of the chassis 11101.

[0163] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical 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

A laser processing device, wherein, The laser processing equipment includes: A housing, wherein an inner cavity is formed within the housing, and a material passage is provided on the outer wall of the housing to allow material to enter and exit the inner cavity; and A flexible light-shielding structure is provided inside the material passage to shield the material passage and prevent light from being transmitted outward from the inner cavity. The flexible light-shielding structure is also used to deform when the material enters or exits the material passage, so as to create a gap between the flexible light-shielding structure and the material passage for the material to enter or exit. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 1, wherein, The flexible light-shielding structure includes a plurality of flexible components, which extend along the height direction of the material passage, and at least a portion of the plurality of flexible components are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the material passage. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 2, wherein, The flexible component includes a fixed end and a free end arranged opposite to each other; The fixed end is located on one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the material passage, and the free end abuts against the other of the top wall and the bottom wall of the material passage; or, a plurality of the flexible members are arranged in pairs, with the fixed end of each pair of flexible members respectively located on the top wall and the bottom wall of the material passage, and the free ends of each pair of flexible members abut against each other. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 3, wherein, The flexible light-shielding structure also includes a fixing member, which is disposed on the inner wall of the material passage and extends along the width direction of the material passage, and is fixedly connected to the fixed end of the flexible member. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 4, wherein, The inner wall of the material passage is provided with a groove, and the fixing member is limited to the groove. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 5, wherein, The flexible light-shielding structure also includes a mounting frame, which is located within the groove and has an opening. At least two fasteners are provided, and at least two of the fasteners are provided inside the frame opening and are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the material passage. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 6, wherein, The mounting frame includes: The side frame includes a main body section and two connecting sections. The main body section extends along the width direction of the material passage, and the two connecting sections are bent and connected to opposite ends of the main body section. The frame portion extends along the width direction of the material passage and is detachably connected to the two connecting sections to form the frame opening together with the side frame portion. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 7, wherein, The frame portion has a connecting block on the side facing the main body segment, and the fastener has a connecting hole for the connecting block to pass through. The connecting block and the main body segment are detachably connected. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 6, wherein, The groove wall is provided with a locking block, and the outer wall of the mounting frame is provided with a locking interface. The locking interface and the locking block are arranged opposite to each other to engage with the locking block. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 2, wherein, At least two flexible light-shielding structures are provided, and at least two flexible light-shielding structures are arranged alternately along the extension direction of the material passage. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 10, wherein, At least two of the flexible light-shielding structures are staggered along the width direction of the material passage. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 2, wherein, The flexible component is configured as a brush. The laser processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The flexible light-shielding structure is located at one end of the material passage near the inner cavity. The laser processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The housing has two material passages, which are located on opposite sides of the housing. Each material passage has at least one flexible light-shielding structure. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 14, wherein, The inner cavity includes an installation cavity and a processing cavity that are sequentially connected along a first direction; The two material passages are respectively located on opposite sides of the processing cavity in the second direction. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 15, wherein, The laser processing equipment also includes: A track device, wherein the track device is disposed in the processing cavity; A laser processing module, the laser processing module being movably mounted on the track device; and A control module is disposed in the mounting cavity. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 16, wherein, The track device includes: A first track assembly is disposed on opposite sides of the processing cavity in the second direction and is mounted above the material passage. The second track assembly is movably disposed on the first track assembly along the first direction, and the laser processing module is movably disposed on the second track assembly. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 14, wherein, The housing includes: A chassis having an accommodating space; An outer casing, disposed on the chassis, forming the inner cavity with the chassis; the outer casing has a loading / unloading port communicating with the inner cavity; and material passages are respectively provided on opposite sides of the outer casing; and A cover plate that can be opened and closed to accommodate the opening. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 18, wherein, The housing also includes a support assembly, which is mounted on the chassis and located in the accommodating space; The bearing assembly has a bearing surface for bearing the workpiece, and the bearing surface is flush with the bottom wall of the material passage. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 1, wherein, The material passage is a material inlet, and there are at least two material inlets. The at least two material inlets are located at opposite ends of the machine housing and are used to allow materials to enter and exit the inner cavity. The laser processing equipment also includes at least two covers, which are movably disposed at the material inlet and have an open state and a closed state; When the cover is in the closed state, it covers the material inlet; when the cover is in the open state, it opens the material inlet, and the cover is at least partially located near the bottom wall of the material inlet to support the material. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 20, wherein, The cover includes: A fixing part, wherein the fixing part is disposed on one side of the feed inlet and is fixedly connected to the machine housing; and The movable part has one end rotatably connected to the fixed part and the other end detachably connected to the housing. The movable part has an inner surface facing the fixed part and an outer surface facing away from the fixed part. The movable part is used to swing toward the feed port to cover the feed port, or to swing away from the feed port to be disposed close to the bottom wall of the feed port. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 21, wherein, The activity department includes: A first connecting structure, one end of which is rotatably connected to the fixing part; and The second connecting structure has one end rotatably connected to the end of the first connecting structure that is away from the fixed part, and the other end is swayable relative to the first connecting structure. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 22, wherein, The second connecting structure includes a first main body and a first step portion arranged in a stepped manner. The first step portion is disposed towards the first connecting structure and has a first step surface. The first step surface is lower than the first main body. The second connecting structure also includes two first connecting portions, which are disposed on opposite sides of the first step portion and protrude from the first step surface. The first connecting structure has a first extension at one end facing the second connecting structure. The first extension is rotatably connected between the two first connecting parts. At least a portion of the first extension is used to abut against the first step surface so that the inner surface of the first connecting structure is flush with the inner surface of the second connecting structure. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 22, wherein, The fixing part is provided on the inner wall of the feed port and is spaced apart from the end of the feed port that is away from the inner cavity; When the cover is in the closed state, the second connecting structure covers the end of the feed port away from the inner cavity, and the first connecting structure is inclinedly connected between the fixing part and the second connecting structure. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 21, wherein, The fixing part includes a second main body part and a second step part arranged in a stepped manner. The second step part is disposed towards the movable part and has a second step surface. The fixing part also includes two second connecting parts, which are disposed on opposite sides of the second step part and protrude from the second step surface. The movable part is provided with a second extension at one end facing the fixed part. The second extension is rotatably connected between the two second connecting parts. At least a portion of the second extension is used to abut against the second stepped surface so that the part of the movable part near the fixed part is flush with the bottom wall of the feed port. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 21, wherein, The outer wall of the housing is also provided with a groove, which is located on the side of the material inlet away from the fixed part and communicates with the material inlet; When the cover is in the closed state, the end of the movable part that is away from the fixed part is confined to the groove. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 21, wherein, The cover also includes a support portion, which is movably mounted on the outer surface of the movable portion to have a retracted state and an extended state; When the support is in the retracted state, the support is fitted against the outer surface of the movable part; When the support is in the extended state, at least a portion of the support detaches from the outer surface of the movable part and protrudes in a direction away from the movable part to support the movable part. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 27, wherein, The outer surface of the movable part is provided with a mounting groove. The support part includes a fixed end and a movable end arranged opposite to each other. The fixed end is located in the mounting groove and is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the mounting groove. The movable end is swayable around the fixed end. When the support is in the retracted state, the movable end is located in the mounting groove, and the support is housed in the mounting groove. When the support is in the extended state, the movable end disengages from the mounting groove, and at least a portion of the support extends out of the mounting groove. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 21, wherein, The end of the movable part opposite to the fixed part is detachably connected to the housing. The laser processing equipment as described in any one of claims 20 to 29, wherein, The two feed ports are respectively located on opposite sides of the housing in the first direction, or the two feed ports are respectively located on opposite sides of the housing in the second direction. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 30, wherein, The housing includes: The shell body has a receiving space with a top side opening inside, and a material passage is provided on each of the opposite sides of the shell body; A cover, which is detachably disposed over the opening to enclose the inner cavity with the shell body. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 31, wherein, The two feed ports are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the shell body in the second direction, and the shell body includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are spaced apart from each other in the second direction; The cover includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. The first end is rotatably connected to the first sidewall, and the second end is detachably connected to the second sidewall. At least a portion of the second sidewall is formed by a cover body located on one side of the shell body. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 32, wherein, The second end of the cover is provided with a shielding part. When the cover on one side of the shell body is open, the cover closes to the opening and the shielding part extends into the feed port to prevent light from being transmitted outward from the shell body. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 31, wherein, The laser processing equipment also includes: Track device, the track device being disposed within the inner cavity; and A laser processing module, which is movably mounted on the track device. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 34, wherein, The shell body also includes: The chassis is an integral structure with accommodating space, and the track device is mounted on the chassis; A support assembly, mounted on the chassis and located in the accommodating space, wherein the laser processing module is used to process the workpiece mounted on the support assembly; and The outer casing is mounted on the chassis and covers the track device and the laser processing module. The outer casing has the opening and a material passage is provided on each of the opposite sides of the outer casing. The laser processing equipment as described in claim 35, wherein, The chassis is arranged in a ring shape to form the accommodating space. The chassis has a ring groove along its ring direction, and at least part of the track device is disposed in the ring groove.

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