CN220260470U - Mechanism is collected to optics lens polisher sweeps - Google Patents

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CN220260470U
CN220260470U CN202321364605.XU CN202321364605U CN220260470U CN 220260470 U CN220260470 U CN 220260470U CN 202321364605 U CN202321364605 U CN 202321364605U CN 220260470 U CN220260470 U CN 220260470U
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王天凤
张福栓
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The utility model relates to the technical field of optical lenses and discloses a scrap collecting mechanism of an optical lens grinding machine, which comprises a bottom plate, wherein a first chute is formed in the top of the bottom plate, a first driving mechanism is arranged in the first chute, a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate are slidably arranged in the first chute, a second rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on one side, close to the first chute, of each of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and a vacuum chuck is fixedly arranged on one side, close to the first chute, of each of the two second rotating shafts; according to the utility model, the dust hood and the dust suction pipe can suck the scraps into the dust suction box, so that the scraps are prevented from being scattered outside, the body health of workers is influenced, the follow-up polishing precision of the lenses is also influenced, the scraps can be prevented from entering the fan through the filter screen, the service life of the fan is influenced, and the optical lenses can be fixed and rotated through the two vacuum suction cups, so that the optical lenses are polished in all aspects.

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Mechanism is collected to optics lens polisher sweeps
Technical Field
The utility model relates to the technical field of optical lenses, in particular to a scrap collecting mechanism of an optical lens polisher.
Background
The optical lens is an indispensable component in a machine vision system, the imaging quality is directly affected, polishing is a key step for determining the quality of the optical lens in the processing of the optical lens, and polishing of the optical lens is carried out on the rough edge of the optical lens through a grinding wheel.
The current chinese patent of bulletin number CN111015433B discloses a grinding device for optical lens processing production, including the installation case, the installation incasement is fixed with first cylinder, the piston rod of first cylinder is fixed with the fixed block, the fixed block be fixed with first servo motor on the fixed block, first servo motor's output shaft is fixed with the lead screw, screw drive is connected with drive nut on the lead screw, drive nut inlays in the push pedal, be fixed with the second guide bar in the push pedal, the second guide bar is fixed with clamping mechanism, clamping mechanism is provided with the feeding case, the feeding case lower extreme is provided with locking mechanism, the upper end of feeding case is provided with the mounting panel, rotate on the mounting panel and be connected with the smooth material roller, the upper end of mounting panel is connected with the material conveying area, one side of installation case is equipped with the emery wheel. Through the structure, the automatic grinding of the optical lens is realized, the degree of automation is high, the manpower is saved, the working efficiency is high, and the product processing quality is good.
However, the polishing device has the following disadvantages: the device realizes automatic feeding and grinding through setting up smooth material roller and fixture, but the device produces a large amount of sweeps easily at the in-process of polishing, and the sweeps is easy to be attached to the emery wheel surface or pile up in equipment bottom, influences the follow-up normal work of emery wheel easily, and manual clearance sweeps is comparatively inconvenient.
Accordingly, there is a need to provide an optical lens polisher for debris collection mechanism that solves the above-described problems.
Disclosure of Invention
The utility model aims to provide a scrap collecting mechanism of an optical lens polisher, which adopts a dust suction hood and a dust suction pipe and has the effect of adsorbing scraps generated during polishing.
The technical aim of the utility model is realized by the following technical scheme: the utility model provides an optical lens polisher sweeps collection mechanism, includes the bottom plate, the top of bottom plate is provided with first spout, be provided with first actuating mechanism in the first spout, sliding mounting has first splint and second splint in the first spout, first splint and second splint are close to one side of first spout and all rotate and install the second pivot, two the second pivot is close to one side of first spout and all fixed mounting has vacuum chuck, one side fixed mounting that vacuum chuck was kept away from to first splint has the third motor, the output and one of them second pivot transmission of third motor are connected, one side fixed mounting at first splint and the top of second splint has the limiting plate, one side fixed mounting at bottom plate top has the dust suction box, the top fixed mounting of dust suction box has the fan, the both sides intercommunication of dust suction box is provided with the dust absorption pipe, two the one end that the dust absorption pipe is close to vacuum chuck runs through the limiting plate, two the one end intercommunication that the dust absorption pipe is provided with the dust absorption cover.
Through adopting above-mentioned technical scheme, through suction hood and dust absorption pipe, can inhale the dust collection box with the sweeps in, prevent that the sweeps from scattering outside, influence staff's healthy, and still can influence follow-up lens precision of polishing.
The utility model is further provided with: the two sides fixed mounting at bottom plate top have the backup pad, two one side that the backup pad is close to the bottom plate all is provided with the second spout, be provided with second actuating mechanism in the second spout, two equal slidable mounting has first slider in the second spout, two be provided with grinding machanism between the first slider.
By adopting the technical scheme, the grinding wheel can be fixed.
The utility model is further provided with: the second driving mechanism comprises a first screw rod, a sliding rod and a second motor, wherein one of the second sliding grooves is rotationally provided with the first screw rod, the other one of the second sliding grooves is internally fixedly provided with the sliding rod, the first screw rod penetrates through one of the first sliding blocks, the first screw rod is in threaded connection with one of the first sliding blocks, the sliding rod penetrates through the other one of the first sliding blocks, and the sliding rod is in sliding fit with the other one of the first sliding blocks.
By adopting the technical scheme, the grinding wheel can be driven to move up and down, and the optical lens is polished.
The utility model is further provided with: the polishing mechanism comprises fixing plates, a grinding wheel, a first rotating shaft and a fourth motor, wherein the fixing plates are fixedly installed on one sides, far away from the second sliding grooves, of the first sliding blocks, the grinding wheels are arranged between the fixing plates and are rotationally connected with the two fixing plates through the two first rotating shafts, the fourth motor is fixedly installed in one of the fixing plates, and the output end of the fourth motor is in transmission connection with one of the first rotating shafts.
By adopting the technical scheme, the optical lens can be polished in all aspects.
The utility model is further provided with: the first driving mechanism comprises a second screw rod, a third screw rod and a first motor, the second screw rod and the third screw rod are rotatably installed in the first sliding groove, the second screw rod is fixedly connected with the third screw rod, the second screw rod and the third screw rod are coaxially rotated, the screw thread directions of the second screw rod and the third screw rod are opposite, the second screw rod penetrates through the first clamping plate, the second screw rod is in threaded connection with the first clamping plate, the third screw rod penetrates through the second clamping plate, the third screw rod is in threaded connection with the second clamping plate, the first motor is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom plate, and the output end of the first motor is in transmission connection with the third screw rod.
By adopting the technical scheme, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can be driven to be close to or far away from each other, and the optical lens is fixed.
The utility model is further provided with: the side of the dust box, which is far away from the bottom plate, is provided with a drawer, the drawer penetrates through one side wall of the dust box, the drawer is in sliding connection with the dust box, and a handle is fixedly arranged on one side of the drawer, which is far away from the dust box.
By adopting the technical scheme, the scraps can be pulled out and poured.
The utility model is further provided with: a mounting frame is arranged in the top wall of the dust suction box, and a filter screen is arranged in the mounting frame.
Through adopting above-mentioned technical scheme to prevent that sweeps from getting into in the fan, influence the life of fan.
In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: through suction hood and dust absorption pipe, can inhale the dust suction box with the sweeps, prevent that the sweeps from scattering outside, influence staff's health, and can also influence follow-up lens precision of polishing, through the filter screen, can prevent that the sweeps from getting into in the fan, influence the life of fan, through two vacuum chuck, can fix optical lens, rotate simultaneously, polish in the whole aspect of optical lens.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of the present utility model;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a three-dimensional structure at another angle according to the present utility model;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a front cross-sectional structure of the present utility model;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure of FIG. 3A according to the present utility model;
fig. 5 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of the grinding wheel and the fourth motor according to the utility model.
In the figure: 1. a bottom plate; 2. a first motor; 3. a first screw; 4. a support plate; 5. a first slider; 6. a second motor; 7. a fixing plate; 8. grinding wheel; 9. a first rotating shaft; 10. a dust suction box; 11. a limiting plate; 12. a dust collection pipe; 13. a third motor; 14. a first clamping plate; 15. a second screw; 16. a third screw; 17. a second clamping plate; 18. a vacuum chuck; 19. a dust hood; 20. a slide bar; 21. a handle; 22. a drawer; 23. a blower; 24. a filter screen; 25. a mounting frame; 26. and a fourth motor.
Detailed Description
The present utility model will be further described with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model.
Referring to fig. 1 to 5, in the embodiment of the utility model, a scrap collecting mechanism of an optical lens polisher includes a bottom plate 1, a first chute is arranged at the top of the bottom plate 1, a first driving mechanism is arranged in the first chute, a first clamping plate 14 and a second clamping plate 17 are slidably mounted in the first chute, a second rotating shaft is rotatably mounted at one side of the first clamping plate 14 and one side of the second clamping plate 17, which is close to the first chute, a vacuum chuck 18 is fixedly mounted at one side of the two second rotating shafts, which is close to the first chute, a third motor 13 is fixedly mounted at one side of the first clamping plate 14, which is far from the vacuum chuck 18, an output end of the third motor 13 is in transmission connection with one of the second rotating shafts, limiting plates 11 are fixedly mounted at the tops of the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17, a dust suction box 10 is fixedly mounted at one side of the top of the bottom plate 1, a fan 23 is fixedly mounted at the top of the dust suction box 10, dust suction pipes 12 are arranged at two sides of the dust suction box 10 in communication, the dust suction pipes 12 are arranged as corrugated pipes, one ends of the two suction pipes 12 are communicated with one ends, which are close to the two suction pipes 19; when the optical lens polishing device is used, the first motor 2 is started, the first motor 2 drives the second screw 15 and the third screw 16 to rotate, the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17 are driven to mutually approach, the two vacuum chucks 18 are driven to mutually approach, so that an optical lens is fixed, then the third motor 13 is started, the third motor 13 drives one of the second rotating shafts to rotate, one of the second rotating shafts drives one of the vacuum chucks 18 to rotate, one of the vacuum chucks 18 drives the other of the second rotating shafts to rotate, so that the optical lens is driven to rotate, the second motor 6 is started, the second motor 6 drives the first screw 3 to rotate, one of the first sliding blocks 5 is driven to move downwards, one of the first sliding blocks 5 drives the two fixing plates 7 and the grinding wheel 8 to move downwards, so that the other first sliding block 5 is driven to move downwards, the optical lens is polished, waste generated during polishing is sucked by the two dust suction hoods 19, enters the dust suction boxes 10 through the two dust suction pipes 12, then falls into the drawers 22, the filter screen 24 can be prevented from entering the fans 23, after polishing, the handles 21 can be pulled, the drawers 22 are driven to leave the dust suction boxes 10, and the waste dust can be poured into the dust suction boxes 10; through suction hood 19 and dust absorption pipe 12, can inhale the dust collection box 10 with the sweeps, prevent that the sweeps from scattering outside, influence staff's healthy, and can also influence follow-up lens precision of polishing, in can preventing that the sweeps from getting into fan 23, influence fan 23's life through filter screen 24, through two vacuum chuck 18, can fix the optical lens, rotate simultaneously, polish in the whole aspect of optical lens.
In this embodiment, preferably, the support plates 4 are fixedly installed on two sides of the top of the bottom plate 1, two second sliding grooves are respectively formed in one side, close to the bottom plate 1, of the support plates 4, a second driving mechanism is arranged in each second sliding groove, first sliding blocks 5 are respectively and slidably installed in each second sliding groove, and polishing mechanisms are arranged between the two first sliding blocks 5 and can fix the grinding wheel 8.
In this embodiment, preferably, the second driving mechanism includes a first screw 3, a slide rod 20 and a second motor 6, wherein one of the second sliding grooves is rotatably provided with the first screw 3, the other of the second sliding grooves is fixedly provided with the slide rod 20, the first screw 3 penetrates through one of the first sliding blocks 5, the first screw 3 is in threaded connection with one of the first sliding blocks 5, the slide rod 20 penetrates through the other first sliding block 5, and the slide rod 20 is in sliding fit with the other first sliding block 5, so that the grinding wheel 8 can be driven to move up and down, and the optical lens can be polished.
In this embodiment, preferably, the polishing mechanism includes a fixed plate 7, a grinding wheel 8, a first rotating shaft 9 and a fourth motor 26, where two sides of the first slider 5 far away from the second sliding groove are fixedly provided with the fixed plate 7, two grinding wheels 8 are disposed between the fixed plates 7, the grinding wheel 8 is rotationally connected with the two fixed plates 7 through the two first rotating shafts 9, one of the fixed plates 7 is fixedly provided with the fourth motor 26, and an output end of the fourth motor 26 is in transmission connection with one of the first rotating shafts 9, so that the optical lens can be polished in all aspects.
Referring to fig. 1, 3 and 4, in the embodiment of the present utility model, the first driving mechanism includes a second screw 15, a third screw 16 and a first motor 2, the second screw 15 and the third screw 16 are rotatably mounted in the first chute, the second screw 15 is fixedly connected with the third screw 16, the second screw 15 and the third screw 16 rotate coaxially, the second screw 15 and the third screw 16 have opposite screw threads, the second screw 15 penetrates through the first clamping plate 14, the second screw 15 is in screw connection with the first clamping plate 14, the third screw 16 penetrates through the second clamping plate 17, the third screw 16 is in screw connection with the second clamping plate 17, the first motor 2 is fixedly mounted on one side of the bottom plate 1, and the output end of the first motor 2 is in transmission connection with the third screw 16, so as to drive the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17 to approach or separate from each other, so as to fix the optical lens.
In this embodiment, preferably, a drawer 22 is disposed on a side of the dust box 10 away from the bottom plate 1, the drawer 22 penetrates through a side wall of the dust box 10, the drawer 22 is slidably connected with the dust box 10, and a handle 21 is fixedly mounted on a side of the drawer 22 away from the dust box 10, so that scraps can be pulled out and toppled over.
In this embodiment, preferably, a mounting frame 25 is disposed in the top wall of the dust box 10, and a filter screen 24 is disposed in the mounting frame 25, so that it is possible to prevent the sweeps from entering the blower 23 and affecting the service life of the blower 23.
Working principle: when the optical lens polishing device is used, the first motor 2 is started, the first motor 2 drives the second screw 15 and the third screw 16 to rotate, the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17 are driven to be close to each other, the two vacuum chucks 18 are driven to be close to each other, so that an optical lens is fixed, then the third motor 13 is started, the third motor 13 drives one of the second rotating shafts to rotate, one of the second rotating shafts drives one of the vacuum chucks 18 to rotate, one of the vacuum chucks 18 drives the other of the second rotating shafts to rotate, so that the optical lens is driven to rotate, the second motor 6 is started, the second motor 6 drives the first screw 3 to rotate, one of the first sliding blocks 5 is driven to move downwards, one of the first sliding blocks 5 drives the two fixing plates 7 and the grinding wheel 8 to move downwards, so that the other first sliding block 5 is driven to move downwards, the optical lens is polished, waste generated during polishing is sucked away by the two dust suction hoods 19, the waste dust enters the dust suction box 10 through the two dust suction pipes 12, then falls into the drawer 22, the filter screen 24 can be prevented from entering the fan 23, after polishing, the handle 21 can be pulled, the drawer 22 is driven to leave the dust suction box 10, and the waste dust is poured.
The foregoing description is only of the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the structures, features and principles of the utility model are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

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1. The utility model provides an optical lens polisher sweeps collection mechanism, includes bottom plate (1), its characterized in that: the top of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a first chute, a first driving mechanism is arranged in the first chute, a first clamping plate (14) and a second clamping plate (17) are slidably arranged in the first chute, one sides of the first clamping plate (14) and the second clamping plate (17) close to the first chute are respectively provided with a second rotating shaft in a rotating way, one sides of the two second rotating shafts close to the first chute are respectively fixedly provided with a vacuum chuck (18), one side of the first clamping plate (14) far away from the vacuum chuck (18) is fixedly provided with a third motor (13), the output of third motor (13) is connected with one of them second pivot transmission, equal fixed mounting in top of first splint (14) and second splint (17) has limiting plate (11), one side fixed mounting at bottom plate (1) top has dust collection box (10), the top fixed mounting of dust collection box (10) has fan (23), the both sides intercommunication of dust collection box (10) is provided with dust absorption pipe (12), two the one end of dust absorption pipe (12) runs through limiting plate (11), two the one end intercommunication that dust absorption pipe (12) are close to vacuum chuck (18) is provided with dust hood (19).
2. An optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism according to claim 1 and characterised in that: the utility model discloses a polishing machine, including bottom plate (1), backup pad (4) are installed to both sides fixed mounting at bottom plate (1) top, two one side that backup pad (4) are close to bottom plate (1) all is provided with the second spout, be provided with second actuating mechanism in the second spout, two equal slidable mounting has first slider (5) in the second spout, two be provided with grinding machanism between first slider (5).
3. An optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism according to claim 2 and further comprising: the second driving mechanism comprises a first screw rod (3), a sliding rod (20) and a second motor (6), wherein the first screw rod (3) is rotationally installed in one second sliding groove, the sliding rod (20) is fixedly installed in the other second sliding groove, the first screw rod (3) penetrates through one of the first sliding blocks (5), the first screw rod (3) is in threaded connection with one of the first sliding blocks (5), the sliding rod (20) penetrates through the other first sliding block (5), and the sliding rod (20) is in sliding fit with the other first sliding block (5).
4. An optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism according to claim 2 and further comprising: grinding machanism includes fixed plate (7), emery wheel (8), first pivot (9) and fourth motor (26), two equal fixed mounting in one side that the second spout was kept away from to first slider (5) has fixed plate (7), two be provided with emery wheel (8) between fixed plate (7), emery wheel (8) are rotated through two first pivots (9) and two fixed plates (7) and are connected, one of them fixed mounting has fourth motor (26) in fixed plate (7), the output and one of them first pivot (9) transmission of fourth motor (26) are connected.
5. An optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism according to claim 1 and characterised in that: the first driving mechanism comprises a second screw (15), a third screw (16) and a first motor (2), the second screw (15) and the third screw (16) are rotatably installed in the first sliding groove, the second screw (15) and the third screw (16) are fixedly connected, the second screw (15) and the third screw (16) are coaxially rotated, the second screw (15) and the third screw (16) are opposite in thread direction, the second screw (15) penetrates through the first clamping plate (14), the second screw (15) is in threaded connection with the first clamping plate (14), the third screw (16) penetrates through the second clamping plate (17), the third screw (16) is in threaded connection with the second clamping plate (17), one side of the base plate (1) is fixedly provided with the first motor (2), and the output end of the first motor (2) is in transmission connection with the third screw (16).
6. An optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism according to claim 1 and characterised in that: one side of the dust collection box (10) far away from the bottom plate (1) is provided with a drawer (22), the drawer (22) penetrates through one side wall of the dust collection box (10), the drawer (22) is in sliding connection with the dust collection box (10), and one side of the drawer (22) far away from the dust collection box (10) is fixedly provided with a handle (21).
7. The optical lens polisher chip collection mechanism of claim 6, further comprising: a mounting frame (25) is arranged in the top wall of the dust box (10), and a filter screen (24) is arranged in the mounting frame (25).
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