A feeding device for milling machine processing

By designing a feeding device that promotes the loading table and motor control, the problem of low manual feeding efficiency of milling machines is solved, automatic feeding is realized, processing efficiency is improved and labor costs is reduced, and it is suitable for a variety of equipment.

CN115673843BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19ZHENJIANG HAPY AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211397834.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-09
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-09

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Technical Problem

The feeding of existing milling machines requires manual operation, resulting in large labor, low efficiency and safety risks, which cannot meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

A loading device including pushing the feeding table and motor control is designed, and the parts are moved forward one by one by one by the timely start of the motor, and combined with the lifting of the feeding assembly to achieve automatic loading to meet the needs of different processing speeds.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic feeding of milling machines, reduces labor costs, improves processing efficiency, is suitable for a variety of equipment, and meets the needs of large-scale production.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a loading device for milling machine processing, the feeding rail includes a pushing presentation platform, the pushing presentation platform includes a base plate, the fixed presentation platform includes a support platform, feeding plates are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the support platform, and both sides of the lower surface of the support platform are fixed to the ground through the supporting base plate; a turntable is installed at one end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on one side, the lower surface of the base plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the turntable through a pushing rod, and the lower pushing rod is connected to the lower surface of the base plate through an upper pushing rod, and the lower pushing rod and the upper pushing rod are connected by multiple springs. The device uses a motor to set the time and start regularly to realize intelligent loading, and can be adjusted according to the processing speed of different processing parts to meet more loading requirements. Moreover, the device can be put into use not only for milling machines, but also for other equipment. It has a wide range of uses, effectively improves the processing efficiency of the milling machine, and meets the needs of actual use.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a feeding device for milling machine processing. Background Art

[0002] Milling machines are versatile machine tools that can produce flat surfaces (horizontal and vertical), grooves (keyways, T-slots, dovetail slots, etc.), toothed parts (gears, spline shafts, sprockets), helical surfaces (threads, spiral grooves), and various curved surfaces. They can also be used for machining the surfaces of rotating objects, machining internal holes, and performing part cutting operations. During operation, a milling machine mounts the workpiece on a worktable or an accessory such as an indexing head. The milling cutter rotates as the primary motion, supplemented by the feed motion of the worktable or milling head, to achieve the desired surface finish. Simply put, a milling machine is a machine tool capable of milling, drilling, and boring workpieces.

[0003] Existing milling machines require manual feeding when performing feeding processing, which is labor-intensive and easily causes harm to the operator. In addition, the work efficiency is low, which greatly reduces the processing efficiency of the turret milling machine and cannot meet the actual use requirements.

[0004] As can be seen from the above, the existing turret milling machine has the disadvantages of manual feeding and low working efficiency, which makes it difficult to be promoted and applied. Therefore, a feeding device for milling machine processing came into being. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a feeding device for milling machine processing.

[0006] A feeding device for milling machine processing, comprising a feeding rail installed at the material taking place of the milling machine, characterized in that the feeding rail comprises a pushing and presenting platform, the pushing and presenting platform comprises a bottom plate, both sides of the upper surface of the bottom plate are provided with pushing plates, the center of the bottom plate is designed as an opening, a fixed presenting platform is provided in the opening, the fixed presenting platform comprises a supporting platform, both sides of the upper surface of the supporting platform are provided with feeding plates, and both sides of the lower surface of the supporting platform are fixed to the ground through the supporting bottom plate;

[0007] A turntable is installed at one end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on one side, and the turntable is controlled to rotate by a motor fixed to the supporting base plate. The lower surface of the base plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the turntable through a pushing rod. The other end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on one side and both ends of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on the other side are provided with fixing rods, and the free ends of the fixing rods are sleeved with lower pushing rods, which are connected to the lower surface of the base plate through an upper pushing rod, and the lower pushing rod and the upper pushing rod are connected by multiple springs.

[0008] As a further improvement, the upper surfaces of the push plate and the feed plate are provided with multiple material troughs. The staff places the unprocessed parts in the material troughs in turn, and then the push plate pushes the parts forward step by step. The starting time of the motor can be designed with a timer. Each time the motor starts, it pushes the parts to run one grid of the material trough toward the discharge end, and finally reaches the discharge end. The start and stop time of the motor can be set according to the processing time of the parts. There is no need for staff to stay by the milling machine throughout the process and wait for the processing to be completed before loading. The manual loading method has low efficiency, and due to the uncertainty of manual loading, this leads to low production efficiency, long time, high labor costs in the production process, and is not suitable for large-scale production.

[0009] As a further improvement, the shape of the turntable is oval or circular.

[0010] As a further improvement, the discharge end of the feed rail is provided with a lifting and presenting assembly for cooperating with the milling machine. When the part runs to the discharge end, the lifting and presenting assembly lifts the part for the picking arm of the milling machine to pick up, install and process.

[0011] As a further improvement, both side walls of the bottom plate are connected with protective plates to prevent parts from falling during movement and to protect the parts.

[0012] As a further improvement, the lower push rod and the upper push rod are hingedly connected, and the upper push rod is hingedly connected to the lower surface of the base plate. When the motor rotates to drive the turntable to rotate, the upper push rod and the lower push rod are affected by the movement of the turntable, thereby repeating the movement of first moving away and then approaching, thereby achieving the purpose of pushing the entire material platform to move.

[0013] As a further improvement, the lower surface of the supporting base plate is provided with a plurality of supporting feet.

[0014] As a further improvement, the height of the pushing plate is smaller than the height of the feeding plate. When the pushing plate is not working, it is away from the parts, making it convenient for the picking arm to pick up the parts. When the pushing plate moves upward, it lifts the parts, then transports the parts forward one grid, and then descends, away from the parts, completing the loading one by one. Beneficial effects

[0015] This device uses a motor to drive the push rod to move, and the movement of the push rod drives the push table to move, pushing the parts forward one by one to realize automatic loading. There is no need for manual labor to stay next to the machine for manual loading. Manual loading is labor-intensive and easy to cause harm to the operator. In addition, the work efficiency is low. The method of using the motor to set the time and start it regularly to realize intelligent loading, and can be adjusted according to the processing speed of different processing parts to meet more loading requirements. Moreover, this device can be used not only for milling machines, but also for other equipment. It has a wide range of uses, effectively improving the processing efficiency of milling machines and meeting actual use needs.

[0016] The device has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and can be transported to any location for use, thereby meeting the needs of large-scale production and reducing labor costs during the production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the feeding device;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of one side of the feeding device;

[0019] Figure 3 1. It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the feeding device;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a side structural diagram of the feeding device;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the other side of the feeding device;

[0022] 1. Lower push rod 2. Spring 3. Turntable 4. Protective plate 5. Push rod 6. Feed rail 7. Fixed presentation platform 8. Push presentation platform 9. Support base plate 10. Base plate 11. Push plate 12. Support platform 13. Feed plate 14. Fixed rod 15. Upper push rod DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown as a specific embodiment of the present invention, a loading device for milling machine processing includes a lower push rod 1, a spring 2, a turntable 3, a protective plate 4, a push rod 5, a feed rail 6, a fixed presentation platform 7, a pushing presentation platform 8, and a supporting base plate 9.

[0025] A feeding device for milling machine processing, comprising a feeding rail 6 installed at the material taking place of the milling machine, characterized in that the feeding rail 6 includes a pushing and presenting platform 8, the pushing and presenting platform 8 includes a bottom plate 10, and both sides of the upper surface of the bottom plate 10 are provided with pushing plates 11, the center of the bottom plate 10 is designed as an opening, and a fixed presenting platform 7 is provided in the opening, the fixed presenting platform 7 includes a support platform 12, and both sides of the upper surface of the support platform 12 are provided with feeding plates 13, and both sides of the lower surface of the support platform 12 are fixed to the ground by supporting bottom plates 9;

[0026] A turntable 3 is installed at one end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate 9 on one side, and the turntable 3 is controlled to rotate by a motor fixed on the supporting base plate 9. The lower surface of the base plate 10 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the turntable 3 through a push rod 5. The other end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate 9 on one side and both ends of the outer wall of the supporting base plate 9 on the other side are provided with a fixing rod 14, and the free ends of the fixing rod 14 are sleeved with a lower push rod 1, which is connected to the lower surface of the base plate 10 through an upper push rod 15, and the lower push rod 1 and the upper push rod 15 are connected by multiple springs 2.

[0027] The upper surfaces of the push plate 11 and the feed plate 13 are provided with multiple material troughs. The staff places the unprocessed parts in the material troughs in turn, and then the push plate pushes the parts forward step by step. The starting time of the motor can be designed with a timer. Each time the motor starts, it pushes the parts to run a distance of the material trough to the discharge end, and finally reaches the discharge end. The start and stop time of the motor can be set according to the processing time of the parts. There is no need for staff to stay by the milling machine throughout the process and wait for the processing to be completed before loading. The manual loading method has low efficiency, and due to the uncertainty of manual loading, this leads to low production efficiency, long time, high labor costs in the production process, and is not suitable for large-scale production.

[0028] The shape of the turntable 3 is oval or circular.

[0029] The discharge end of the feed rail 6 is provided with a lifting and presenting assembly for cooperating with the milling machine. When the parts run to the discharge end, the lifting and presenting assembly lifts the parts for the picking arm of the milling machine to pick up, install and process.

[0030] Both side walls of the bottom plate are connected with protective plates 4 to prevent parts from falling during movement and to protect the parts.

[0031] The lower push rod 1 and the upper push rod 15 are hingedly connected, and the upper push rod 15 is hingedly connected to the lower surface of the base plate 10. When the motor rotates to drive the turntable 3 to rotate, the upper push rod and the lower push rod 1 are affected by the movement of the turntable 3, thereby repeating the movement of first moving away and then approaching, thereby achieving the purpose of pushing the entire pushing material platform 8 to move.

[0032] The lower surface of the support base plate 9 is provided with a plurality of support legs.

[0033] The height of the push plate 11 is less than that of the feed plate. When the push presentation table 8 is not working, it is away from the parts, making it convenient for the picking arm to pick up the parts. When the push plate 11 moves upward, it lifts the parts, then transports the parts forward one grid, and then descends, away from the parts, completing the loading one by one.

[0034] When in use, the staff first places the parts to be processed in the material presentation trough, and then sets the timing of the motor according to the processing completion time of different parts. The purpose is to load the parts after the parts processing is completed to ensure the continuity of the processing work. The motor starts and drives the turntable to rotate one circle. Since the upper push rod, the lower push rod, and the pushing material presentation table are all rotatably connected, the turntable and the push rod are also rotatably connected. Therefore, when the push rod pushes the material presentation table to rotate, the other three pushing components composed of the upper push rod, the lower push rod, and the spring rotate together, so that the pushing material presentation table first rises to lift the parts, and then moves forward, and then moves the parts forward to a certain position, and then descends, and then places the parts on the material presentation trough closer to the discharge end, completing the loading work one by one.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention. In other words, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the present invention and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device for milling machine processing, comprising a feeding rail installed at the material taking place of the milling machine, characterized in that: The feeding rail includes a pushing and presenting platform, and the pushing and presenting platform includes a bottom plate, and pushing plates are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the bottom plate. The center of the bottom plate is designed as an opening, and a fixed presenting platform is provided in the opening. The fixed presenting platform includes a supporting platform, and feeding plates are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the supporting platform. Both sides of the lower surface of the supporting platform are fixed to the ground through the supporting bottom plate. A turntable is installed at one end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on one side, and the turntable is controlled to rotate by a motor fixed to the supporting base plate. The lower surface of the base plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the turntable through a pushing rod. The other end of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on one side and both ends of the outer wall of the supporting base plate on the other side are provided with fixing rods, and the free ends of the fixing rods are sleeved with lower pushing rods, which are connected to the lower surface of the base plate through an upper pushing rod, and the lower pushing rod and the upper pushing rod are connected by multiple springs.

2. A feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surfaces of the pushing plate and the feeding plate are both provided with a plurality of material presentation troughs.

3. The feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the turntable is oval or circular.

4. A feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting and presenting assembly for cooperating with a milling machine is provided at the discharge end of the feed rail.

5. The feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both side walls of the bottom plate are connected with protective plates.

6. The feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower push rod and the upper push rod are hingedly connected, and the upper push rod is hingedly connected to the lower surface of the bottom plate.

7. The feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the supporting base plate is provided with a plurality of supporting feet.

8. The feeding device for milling machine processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the pushing plate is smaller than that of the feeding plate.

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