Automatic material feeder and method for CNC turning and milling combination

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling, comprising a bearing seat and a material receiving hopper, wherein a first output shaft sleeve and a power input component are rotatably connected to the bearing seat; a gear box body is fixed on the first output shaft sleeve, a driving shaft extending into the gear box body is fixedly provided on the bearing seat, and the driving shaft is coaxially passed through the first output shaft sleeve; an output shaft is rotatably connected to the gear box body, and the output shaft is driven to rotate by the driving shaft, and a rotating seat is fixedly connected to the output shaft; a second output shaft sleeve sleeved on the output shaft is fixedly provided on the gear box body; a first output gear and a second output gear are rotatably provided on the rotating seat, and the material receiving hopper is driven to rotate by the second output gear to perform material receiving and unloading actions; the structure is reasonable and very compact, with a small size, and a single input can realize the rotational output of the hopper in three directions. In addition, the transmission ratio between each transmission can be set according to needs to obtain the desired rotation angle, and the material receiving and unloading stroke is large.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of CNC turning and milling compound machine tools, and more particularly to an automatic material feeder and method for CNC turning and milling compound machines. Background Art

[0002] When processing small parts on CNC turning and milling machine tools, especially in large-scale production, the workpiece falls directly into the machine tool after being cut. This is not only easy to damage the parts, but also requires a lot of labor costs to pick up the parts. Therefore, an automatic part catcher with a small size, large stroke and diversified adjustment angles is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling, and also provide an automatic material feeder method for CNC turning and milling in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A CNC turning and milling composite automatic material feeder is constructed, which includes a bearing seat and a material receiving hopper, the bearing seat is rotatably connected to a first output sleeve and a power input assembly that drives the first output sleeve to rotate; the first output sleeve is fixed with a gear box body, the bearing seat is fixedly provided with a drive shaft that extends into the gear box body, and the drive shaft is coaxially passed through the first output sleeve; the gear box body is rotatably connected to an output shaft, the output shaft is driven to rotate by the drive shaft, and the output shaft is fixedly connected to a rotating seat; the gear box body is fixedly provided with a second output sleeve sleeved on the output shaft; the rotating seat is rotatably provided with a first output gear that is driven to rotate by the second output sleeve, and a second output gear that is driven to rotate by the first output gear, and the material receiving hopper is driven to rotate by the second output gear to perform material receiving and unloading actions.

[0006] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling described in the present invention, wherein the power input assembly includes a driving cylinder, the movable end of the driving cylinder is connected to the power input shaft; the power input shaft is provided with a bar-shaped tooth groove; the first external gear coaxially fixed on the first output shaft sleeve is matched with the bar-shaped tooth groove.

[0007] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling described in the present invention, wherein the bearing seat includes an outer shell, the outer shell is provided with an opening for the power input shaft to extend into and a linear bearing for guiding the power input shaft; the outer shell is connected and fixed to the outer shell of the driving cylinder through a fixing plate.

[0008] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combination described in the present invention, wherein a first clamping and fixing member for clamping and fixing the driving shaft is provided in or on the outer shell.

[0009] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling compound described in the present invention is characterized in that the driving shaft is externally rotatably connected to a first rotating bearing; the inner wall of the first output shaft sleeve is provided with a support block supporting the outer ring of the first rotating bearing, and a movable piece cooperating with the support block to clamp and fix the outer ring of the first rotating bearing; the movable piece is detachably connected to the first output shaft sleeve.

[0010] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combination described in the present invention is characterized in that a first bevel gear is detachably provided on the driving shaft, and a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear is provided on the output shaft.

[0011] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling described in the present invention is characterized in that a mounting plate is provided on the first output shaft sleeve, and a second rotating bearing for rotatably mounting the output shaft is penetrated through the mounting plate; the second output shaft sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the second rotating bearing or the mounting plate.

[0012] In the automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combination described in the present invention, the first bevel gear is located between the mounting plate and the second bevel gear.

[0013] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combination described in the present invention is characterized in that a second external gear meshing with the first output gear is provided on the second output shaft sleeve; a rotating shaft is coaxially fixed on the second output gear, and the rotating shaft is connected to the material receiving hopper through a second clamping fixture; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating seat through a third rotating bearing.

[0014] A method for automatically splicing materials for CNC turning and milling is provided. The method for implementing the method is as follows:

[0015] Before or after the receiving hopper receives the material, the power input assembly runs, driving the first output sleeve on the bearing seat to rotate, the first output sleeve drives the gear box to rotate, the gear box rotates and drives the rotating seat to rotate, the rotating seat rotates and drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set first direction;

[0016] At the same time, the rotation of the gear box will cause the drive shaft and the output shaft to rotate relative to each other, while the drive shaft does not move, which in turn drives the output shaft to rotate. The rotation of the output shaft drives the rotating seat to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating seat drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set second direction;

[0017] At the same time, the rotation of the rotating seat will cause the second output sleeve and the first output gear to rotate relative to each other, while the second output sleeve does not move, which in turn drives the first output gear to rotate, the first output gear drives the second output gear to rotate, and the second output gear drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set third direction.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that before or after the receiving hopper receives the material, the power input assembly runs, driving the first output shaft sleeve on the bearing seat to rotate, the first output shaft sleeve drives the gear box body to rotate, and the gear box body rotates while driving the rotating seat to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating seat drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set first direction; at the same time, the rotation of the gear box body causes the drive shaft and the output shaft to rotate relative to each other, and the drive shaft does not move, which in turn drives the output shaft to rotate, the rotation of the output shaft drives the rotating seat to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating seat drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set second direction; at the same time, the rotation of the rotating seat causes the second output shaft sleeve and the first output gear to rotate relative to each other, and the second output shaft sleeve does not move, which in turn drives the first output gear to rotate, the first output gear drives the second output gear to rotate, and the second output gear drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set third direction; the structure is reasonable and very compact, with a small size, and a single input can realize the rotation output of the receiving hopper in three directions. In addition, the transmission ratio between each transmission can be set as needed to obtain the desired rotation angle, and the material receiving and discharging stroke is large. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the expanded structure of an automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combination according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of the automatic material catcher for CNC turning and milling combined use according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of an automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling combined use according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of an automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the following will be a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling compound of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 See also Figure 2-4 , including a bearing seat 1 and a hopper 2, the bearing seat 1 is rotatably connected to a first output sleeve 40 and a power input assembly 3 that drives the first output sleeve 40 to rotate; a gear box body 4 is fixed to the first output sleeve 40, and a drive shaft 10 extending into the gear box body is fixedly provided on the bearing seat 1, and the drive shaft 10 is coaxially passed through the first output sleeve 40; an output shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the gear box body 4, and the output shaft 41 is driven to rotate by the drive shaft 10, and a rotating seat 5 is fixedly connected to the output shaft 41; a second output sleeve 42 sleeved on the output shaft 41 is fixedly provided on the gear box body 4; a first output gear 50 driven to rotate by the second output sleeve 42, and a second output gear 51 driven to rotate by the first output gear 50 are rotatably provided on the rotating seat 5, and the hopper 2 is driven to rotate by the second output gear 51 to perform the material receiving and unloading action;

[0026] Before or after the hopper 2 receives the material, the power input assembly 3 operates, driving the first output sleeve 40 on the bearing seat 1 to rotate, and the first output sleeve 40 drives the gear box 4 to rotate. The rotation of the gear box 4 also drives the rotating seat 5 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating seat 5 drives the hopper 2 to rotate along the set first direction;

[0027] At the same time, the rotation of the gear box 4 causes the drive shaft 10 and the output shaft 41 to rotate relative to each other, while the drive shaft 10 does not move, which in turn drives the output shaft 41 to rotate. The rotation of the output shaft 41 drives the rotating base 5 to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating base 5 drives the receiving hopper 2 to rotate along the set second direction;

[0028] At the same time, the rotation of the rotating seat 5 causes the second output sleeve 42 and the first output gear 50 to rotate relative to each other, while the second output sleeve 42 does not move, which in turn drives the first output gear 50 to rotate, and the first output gear 50 drives the second output gear 51 to rotate, and the second output gear 51 drives the receiving hopper 2 to rotate along the set third direction;

[0029] The structure is reasonable and very compact, with a small size. A single input can achieve the rotation output of the docking hopper in three directions. In addition, the transmission ratio between each transmission can be set according to needs to obtain the desired rotation angle, and the stroke of receiving and discharging materials is large;

[0030] It should be noted that it is understandable that the receiving hopper of the present application can also be replaced with clamps, welding tools and other tools for different applications to achieve multi-angle movement effects. Simple replacements based on this form fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] Preferably, the power input assembly 3 includes a driving cylinder 30, the movable end of which is connected to a power input shaft 31; a bar-shaped tooth groove 310 is provided on the power input shaft 31; a first external gear 400 coaxially fixed to the first output shaft sleeve 40 and cooperating with the bar-shaped tooth groove 310; the structure is reasonable and compact, with good stability, easy to control input and output, and low cost.

[0032] Preferably, the bearing seat 1 includes an outer shell 11, which is provided with an opening for the power input shaft 31 to extend into and a linear bearing 110 to guide the power input shaft; the outer shell 11 is connected and fixed to the outer shell of the driving cylinder 30 through a fixing plate 6; the stability of the output of the power input shaft 31 is ensured, while ensuring the overall strength.

[0033] Preferably, a first clamping and fixing member 111 for clamping and fixing the drive shaft 10 is provided in or on the outer shell 11 to facilitate assembly.

[0034] Preferably, the drive shaft 10 is externally rotatably connected to the first rotating bearing 100; the inner wall of the first output sleeve 40 is provided with a support block (not shown in the figure) supporting the outer ring of the first rotating bearing 100, and a movable piece 401 cooperating with the support block to clamp and fix the outer ring of the first rotating bearing 100; the movable piece 401 is detachably connected to the first output sleeve 100; the outer ring of the first rotating bearing is clamped and fixed by the support block and the movable piece on the first output sleeve, so as to achieve a rotating connection assembly effect, which not only makes the structure very compact and small in size, but also has very strong protection for the first rotating bearing.

[0035] Preferably, the driving shaft 10 is detachably provided with a first bevel gear 101 , and the output shaft 41 is provided with a second bevel gear 410 meshing with the first bevel gear; this facilitates transmission and reversing, and has good stability.

[0036] Preferably, a mounting plate 402 is provided on the first output shaft sleeve 40, and a second rotating bearing 403 for rotatably mounting the output shaft 41 is provided through the mounting plate 402; the second output shaft sleeve 42 is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the second rotating bearing 403 or the mounting plate 402; it is easy to assemble, has a reasonable and compact structure, good stability and high precision.

[0037] Preferably, the first bevel gear 101 is located between the mounting plate 402 and the second bevel gear 410; the structure layout is reasonable, the space utilization rate is high, the volume is small, and the stability is good.

[0038] Preferably, a second external gear 420 meshing with the first output gear is provided on the second output sleeve 42; a rotating shaft 510 is coaxially fixed on the second output gear 51, and the rotating shaft 510 is connected to the receiving hopper 2 through a second clamping fixture 511; the rotating shaft 510 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 5 through a third rotating bearing 512; it is easy to assemble, has a reasonable and compact structure, good stability and high precision.

[0039] A method for automatically splicing materials for CNC turning and milling is provided. The method for implementing the method is as follows:

[0040] Before or after the receiving hopper receives the material, the power input assembly runs, driving the first output sleeve on the bearing seat to rotate, the first output sleeve drives the gear box to rotate, the gear box rotates and drives the rotating seat to rotate, the rotating seat rotates and drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set first direction;

[0041] At the same time, the rotation of the gear box will cause the drive shaft and the output shaft to rotate relative to each other, while the drive shaft does not move, which in turn drives the output shaft to rotate. The rotation of the output shaft drives the rotating seat to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating seat drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set second direction;

[0042] At the same time, the rotation of the rotating seat will cause the second output sleeve and the first output gear to rotate relative to each other, while the second output sleeve does not move, which in turn drives the first output gear to rotate, the first output gear drives the second output gear to rotate, and the second output gear drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set third direction;

[0043] The structure is reasonable and very compact, with a small size. A single input can achieve the rotation output of the docking hopper in three directions. In addition, the transmission ratio between each transmission can be set according to needs to obtain the desired rotation angle, and the stroke of receiving and discharging materials is large;

[0044] It should be noted that, understandably, the receiving hopper of the above method can also be replaced with clamps, welding tools, and other tools for different applications to achieve multi-angle movement effects. Simple replacements based on this form fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling, characterized in that: The present invention comprises a bearing seat and a receiving hopper, wherein the bearing seat is rotatably connected to a first output shaft sleeve and a power input component that drives the first output shaft sleeve to rotate; a gear box body is fixed to the first output shaft sleeve, and a driving shaft that extends into the gear box body is fixedly provided on the bearing seat, and the driving shaft is coaxially passed through the first output shaft sleeve; an output shaft is rotatably connected to the gear box body, and the output shaft is driven to rotate by the driving shaft, and a rotating seat is fixedly connected to the output shaft; a second output shaft sleeve that is sleeved on the output shaft is fixedly provided on the gear box body; a first output gear that is driven to rotate by the second output shaft sleeve and a second output gear that is driven to rotate by the first output gear are rotatably provided on the rotating seat, and the receiving hopper is driven to rotate by the second output gear to perform material receiving and unloading actions; A first bevel gear is detachably provided on the driving shaft, and a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear is provided on the output shaft; a mounting plate is provided on the first output shaft sleeve, and a second rotating bearing for rotatably mounting the output shaft is penetrated through the mounting plate; the second output shaft sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the second rotating bearing or the mounting plate; the first bevel gear is located between the mounting plate and the second bevel gear; a second external gear meshing with the first output gear is provided on the second output shaft sleeve; a rotating shaft is coaxially fixed on the second output gear, and the rotating shaft is connected to the receiving hopper through a second clamping fixture; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating seat through a third rotating bearing.

2. The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power input assembly includes a driving cylinder, the movable end of which is connected to a power input shaft; a bar-shaped tooth groove is provided on the power input shaft; a first external gear coaxially fixed to the first output shaft sleeve and matching with the bar-shaped tooth groove.

3. The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bearing seat includes a shell, and the shell is provided with an opening for the power input shaft to extend into and a linear bearing for guiding the power input shaft; the shell is connected and fixed to the shell of the driving cylinder through a fixing plate.

4. The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first clamping and fixing member for clamping and fixing the drive shaft is provided in or on the shell.

5. The automatic material feeder for CNC turning and milling according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The drive shaft is externally rotatably connected to a first rotating bearing; the inner wall of the first output shaft sleeve is provided with a support block for supporting the outer ring of the first rotating bearing, and a movable piece cooperating with the support block for clamping and fixing the outer ring of the first rotating bearing; the movable piece is detachably connected to the first output shaft sleeve.

6. An automatic material splicing method for CNC turning and milling, according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Here’s how to do it: Before or after the receiving hopper receives the material, the power input assembly runs, driving the first output sleeve on the bearing seat to rotate, the first output sleeve drives the gear box to rotate, the gear box rotates and drives the rotating seat to rotate, the rotating seat rotates and drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set first direction; At the same time, the rotation of the gear box will cause the drive shaft and the output shaft to rotate relative to each other, while the drive shaft does not move, which in turn drives the output shaft to rotate. The rotation of the output shaft drives the rotating seat to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating seat drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set second direction; At the same time, the rotation of the rotating seat will cause the second output sleeve and the first output gear to rotate relative to each other, while the second output sleeve does not move, which in turn drives the first output gear to rotate, the first output gear drives the second output gear to rotate, and the second output gear drives the receiving hopper to rotate along the set third direction.

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