Processing tool pre-cleaning module and cleaning device

Abstract

This application discloses a pre-cleaning module and cleaning device for machining tools, which can pre-clean the machining tools to improve the cleaning effect. The pre-cleaning module for machining tools includes: an oiling mechanism, a framing mechanism, a receiving mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. The oiling mechanism includes a brush, a brush driving module, an oiling support, and an oil storage structure. The oiling support supports a tray carrying the machining tools, and the oil storage structure stores cleaning oil. The brush driving module drives and connects to the brush, allowing the brush to approach the oil storage structure or the oiling support. The framing mechanism is located beside the oiling mechanism and includes a movable frame for carrying the tray. The receiving mechanism is located on the side of the framing mechanism away from the oiling mechanism. The pushing mechanism pushes the tray on the oiling support onto the tray and ejects the tray from the tray to the receiving mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning technology, and in particular to a pre-cleaning module and cleaning device for machining tools. Background Technology

[0002] During the production process, cutting tools generate waste chips. Before subsequent coating or marking / coding processes, the cutting tools need to be cleaned. When the cutting tools are transferred between processes, they are generally loaded into a tray.

[0003] In related technologies, a tray containing machining tools is typically placed in a cleaning machine, where the tools are cleaned using ultrasonic waves or solvents. However, because the adjacent tools in the tray are spaced close together, not only do the tools obstruct each other, but some larger debris may also get stuck between adjacent tools, making it difficult to achieve a good cleaning effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a pre-cleaning module and cleaning device for machining tools, which can pre-clean the machining tools to remove large particles of waste, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the machining tools.

[0005] A pre-cleaning module for machining tools according to a first aspect embodiment of this application includes: an oiling mechanism, a framing mechanism, a receiving mechanism, and a pushing mechanism.

[0006] The oiling mechanism includes a brush, a brush drive module, an oiling support, and an oil storage structure. The oiling support is used to support a tray carrying a processing tool. The oil storage structure is used to store cleaning oil. The brush drive module drives and connects to the brush, so as to bring the brush close to the oil storage structure or the oiling support.

[0007] The framing mechanism is located beside the brushing mechanism. The framing mechanism includes a material frame, which is movably arranged and used to carry the material tray.

[0008] The receiving mechanism is located on the side of the framing mechanism away from the painting mechanism;

[0009] The pushing mechanism is used to push the material tray on the brushing support onto the material frame, and to push the material tray in the material frame out to the receiving mechanism.

[0010] The machining tool pre-cleaning module according to the first aspect embodiment of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: The machining tool pre-cleaning module of this application can remove large particles of waste material from the machining tool using the brush of the oiling mechanism, thereby achieving pre-cleaning of the machining tool. Furthermore, a framing mechanism loads multiple trays into a frame, facilitating simultaneous transfer of multiple trays to other cleaning units, thus improving transfer efficiency. The pushing mechanism can push the trays from the oiling mechanism to the frame while simultaneously pushing the trays within the frame to the receiving mechanism, further improving the transfer efficiency of the trays.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the brush drive module includes a brush Z-axis drive module and a brush Y-axis drive module. The brush Z-axis drive module is used to drive the brush to move along the Z-axis direction, and the brush Y-axis drive module is used to drive the brush to move along the Y-axis direction. The brush oil support and the oil storage structure are distributed along the Y-axis direction. The brush oil mechanism, the frame mounting mechanism, and the material receiving mechanism are distributed sequentially along the X-axis direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the pushing mechanism includes a top plate, a connecting plate, and a pushing drive. The connecting plate is located on the side of the brushing support away from the material frame, and the top plate is disposed on the side of the connecting plate close to the brushing support. The pushing drive is driven to connect to the connecting plate and is used to drive the connecting plate to move the top plate along the X-axis direction to push the material tray on the brushing support onto the material frame.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the material frame has an inlet and an outlet on opposite sides, and both the inlet and outlet of the material frame are provided with opening and closing components, which are used to open or close the inlet / outlet.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the opening and closing assembly includes a baffle and a top column drive member. The baffle is movably disposed on the material frame and is located at the inlet / outlet. The drive end of the top column drive member is in contact with the baffle to lift the baffle and open the inlet / outlet.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the opening and closing assembly further includes an elastic element and a fixed post. The first end of the fixed post passes through the baffle and is connected to the material frame. The elastic element is sleeved on the fixed post and is located between the second end of the fixed post and the upper end of the baffle. The elastic element is used to apply a downward force to the baffle so that the baffle closes the inlet / outlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the material frame includes a frame and a material tray support. The upper end of the frame has at least four top frames forming a quadrilateral structure; the lower end of the frame has at least four bottom frames forming a quadrilateral structure, the bottom frames forming the inlet and the outlet, the opening and closing component is mounted on the bottom frame, and the baffle can be spaced from the bottom frame to allow the material tray to pass through; the material tray support is used to support the material tray and is mounted on the bottom frame; the frame also includes a connecting frame that connects the top frame and the bottom frame.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the receiving mechanism includes a receiving fixing part, a receiving moving part, a receiving support member, and a receiving driving part. The receiving moving part is slidably disposed on the receiving fixing part. The receiving support member is disposed on the side of the receiving moving part near the framing mechanism. The receiving support member is used to support the material tray pushed out from the material frame. The receiving driving part is disposed on the receiving fixing part, and its driving end is driven to connect to the receiving moving part.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this application, the framing mechanism further includes a clamping assembly disposed on the side of the material frame. The clamping assembly includes a push block and a clamping drive member. The clamping drive member drives the push block so that the push block abuts against the material frame.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, a lifting mechanism is also included, which is used to transfer the material frame; the lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive component and a hook, the lifting drive component drivingly connecting the hook to the material frame.

[0020] The cleaning apparatus according to a second aspect of this application includes the tool pre-cleaning module of the first aspect of the present application.

[0021] The cleaning apparatus according to the second aspect of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: including all the beneficial effects of the machining tool pre-cleaning module of the first aspect of the embodiment described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a top view of a cleaning apparatus according to a second aspect of this application, which includes a pre-cleaning module for machining tools according to the first aspect of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a portion of the pre-cleaning module for machining tools;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Top view;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the central mounting frame mechanism;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 2 3D view of the material receiving mechanism;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Side view of the receiving mechanism;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 1 3D view of the lifting frame mechanism;

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A 3D view of the oil-throwing mechanism;

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A 3D view of the oil-throwing mechanism in the material tray, hidden behind the housing and cover;

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A 3D view of the oil-throwing mechanism of the material tray hidden behind the machine platform;

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Side view.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] The feeding gripper mechanism 100, the gripper body 110, and the gripper drive assembly 120 are included.

[0039] The brushing mechanism 200, brush 210, brush Z-axis drive module 220, brush Y-axis drive module 230, brushing support 240, oil storage structure 250; brushing sensor 261;

[0040] The frame assembly includes a 300-type frame loading mechanism, a base plate 310, and a positioning block 311; a material frame 320, a top frame 321, a base frame 322, and a connecting frame 323; a material tray support 330 and a feed inlet 340; a discharge outlet 350; a clamping assembly 360, a push block 361, and a clamping drive 362; an opening and closing assembly 370, a baffle 371, an elastic element 372, a top column drive 373, and a fixing column 374; a first frame loading sensor 381 and a second frame loading sensor 382.

[0041] Pushing mechanism 400, top plate 410, connecting plate 420, pushing drive component 430;

[0042] Oil-throwing mechanism 500, machine base 510; chassis 520; rotary drive assembly 530, rotating wheel 531, first positioning structure 532, rotating shaft 533, first drive unit 534, transmission wheel 535, belt 536, driven wheel 537; detection component 541, second positioning structure 542, second drive unit 543, sensing plate 544; limiting mechanism 550, limiting block 551; opening and closing assembly 560, swing arm 561, rotating shaft 562, mounting base 563, third drive unit 564; housing 570, oil-throwing sensor 571, cover 572;

[0043] Cleaning unit 600;

[0044] Frame lifting mechanism 700, hook 710, frame lifting X-axis drive assembly 720, frame lifting Y-axis drive assembly 730, frame lifting Z-axis drive assembly 740;

[0045] Material receiving mechanism 800, material receiving fixing part 810, material receiving moving part 820, material receiving support part 830, material receiving driving part 840; material receiving sensor 851;

[0046] Material tray 900, machining tool 910;

[0047] 1000 Circulating Conveyor Line. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0050] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0051] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0052] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 9 According to the first aspect of this application, a pre-cleaning module for machining tools 910 is used to clean machining tools 910. The pre-cleaning module for machining tools includes: an oil brushing mechanism 200, a framing mechanism 300, a pushing mechanism 400, and a receiving mechanism 800.

[0054] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The oiling mechanism 200 includes a brush 210, a brush drive module, an oiling support 240, and an oil storage structure 250. The oiling support 240 supports a tray 900 carrying a processing tool 910. The oil storage structure 250 stores cleaning oil. The brush drive module drives the brush 210 to approach the oil storage structure 250 or the oiling support 240 so that the brush 210 can pick up the cleaning oil in the oil storage structure 250 or approach the tray 900 on the oiling support 240 to oil the processing tool 910 on the tray 900.

[0055] Specifically, to prevent cleaning oil from accumulating on the brush support 240, in this embodiment, the brush support 240 includes at least two brush rods, with a gap between the brush rods for the cleaning oil to flow out. In other embodiments, the brush support 240 may also be a brush plate with a perforated structure for the cleaning oil to flow out.

[0056] Specifically, the oil storage structure 250 is an oil storage tank.

[0057] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The framing mechanism 300 is located next to the brushing mechanism 200. The framing mechanism 300 includes a material frame 320, which is movably set and is used to carry the material tray 900.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The receiving mechanism 800 is located on the side of the framing mechanism 300 away from the painting mechanism 200;

[0059] Reference Figures 2 to 5 The pushing mechanism 400 is used to push the material tray 900 on the brushing support 240 onto the material frame 320, and push the material tray 900 in the material frame 320 out to the receiving mechanism 800.

[0060] Understandably, the brush drive module drives the brush 210 close to the oil storage structure 250, so that the brush 210 picks up the cleaning oil in the oil storage structure 250. Then, it drives the brush 210 close to the oil brush support 240, so that the brush 210 brushes the processing tools 910 on the tray 900 with oil. The brush 210 can brush away some metal chips on the processing tools 910 and can also make the processing tools 910 stick to the cleaning oil, thus achieving pre-cleaning. Furthermore, through the oil brushing, the brush 210 can enter the gap between two adjacent processing tools 910 and brush away the metal chips in the gap.

[0061] After the machining tool 910 completes pre-cleaning at the oiling mechanism 200, the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the material tray 900 on the oiling support 240 into the material frame 320 of the framing mechanism 300, completing the framing of the material tray 900. It should be noted that, since the material frame 320 is movable, it can be manually or by the lifting mechanism 700 transported to other cleaning units. For example, it can be transported to the oil-spinning mechanism 500 and / or the cleaning mechanism 600 for further cleaning of the machining tool 910 on the material frame 320. After further cleaning, the material frame 320 is manually or by the lifting mechanism 700 transported back to the framing mechanism 300. It should be noted that the material frame 320 can hold multiple material trays 900. Through the framing action, multiple material trays 900 are carried within the material frame 320, facilitating the simultaneous transfer of multiple material trays 900.

[0062] After the material frame 320 returns to the framing mechanism 300, in this embodiment, the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the oiling support 240 and the next batch of oiled trays 900 into the material frame 320. Since the oiling mechanism 200, the framing mechanism 300, and the receiving mechanism 800 are arranged along the pushing direction of the pushing mechanism 400, the next batch of trays 900 can push the cleaned trays 900 in the material frame 320 to the receiving mechanism 800. In other embodiments, the cleaned trays 900 in the material frame 320 can be transferred to the receiving mechanism 800 first, and after the trays 900 in the material frame 320 are emptied, the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the next batch of trays 900 into the material frame 320.

[0063] Therefore, it can be understood that the machining tool pre-cleaning module of this application can brush away some of the metal shavings on the machining tool 910 through the brush 210 of the brushing mechanism 200, thereby achieving pre-cleaning of the machining tool 910 and improving the cleaning effect of the machining tool 910. Furthermore, the brush 210 can clean the metal shavings in the gaps between adjacent machining tools 910, further improving the cleaning effect.

[0064] Furthermore, it should be understood that the material frame 320 can carry multiple material trays 900. Thus, the tool pre-cleaning module of this application can realize the transfer of multiple material trays 900 to improve handling efficiency and the cleaning efficiency of the tool 910.

[0065] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5According to some embodiments of this application, the brush drive module includes a brush Z-axis drive module 220 and a brush Y-axis drive module 230. The brush Z-axis drive module 220 is used to drive the brush 210 to move along the Z-axis direction, and the brush Y-axis drive module 230 is used to drive the brush 210 to move along the Y-axis direction. The brush oil support 240 and the oil storage structure 250 are distributed along the Y-axis direction. The brush oil mechanism 200, the frame mounting mechanism 300 and the material receiving mechanism 800 are distributed sequentially along the X-axis direction.

[0066] Understandably, the brush 210 is then moved above the oil storage structure 250 by the brush Y-axis drive module 230, and then brought into the oil storage structure 250 by the brush Z-axis drive module 220, so that the brush 210 is coated with cleaning oil. Then, the brush Y-axis drive module 230 moves along the Y-axis direction. Since the brush oil support 240 and the oil storage structure 250 are distributed along the Y-axis direction, the brush 210 will brush over the processing tool 910 on the material tray 900 at the brush oil support 240. The brush 210 can brush away some of the metal chips on the processing tool 910, thus achieving pre-cleaning.

[0067] It is understandable that the brushing mechanism 200, the framing mechanism 300 and the receiving mechanism 800 are distributed sequentially along the X-axis direction, and the pushing mechanism 400 pushes in the X-axis direction. The pushing mechanism 400 can push the material tray 900 on the brushing support 240 into the material frame 320 in one go, and push the material tray 900 on the material frame 320 onto the receiving mechanism 800, thereby improving the transfer efficiency of the material tray 900.

[0068] Furthermore, the oil brushing support 240 and the oil storage structure 250 are distributed along the Y-axis direction; the oil brushing mechanism 200, the frame mounting mechanism 300 and the material receiving mechanism 800 are distributed sequentially along the X-axis direction, which is compact and reduces the space occupied by the pre-cleaning module of the processing tool in this application.

[0069] Specifically, the brush Z-axis drive module 220 and brush Y-axis drive module 230 mentioned above are both linear servo motor modules.

[0070] Specifically, the brush 210 includes multiple brushes. Oiling support members 240 extend along the X-axis, and multiple trays 900 can be placed on one set of oiling support members 240 along the X-axis. At least two sets of oiling support members 240 are also arranged along the Y-axis. This allows multiple trays 900 to be oiled simultaneously.

[0071] In order to facilitate pushing the material tray 900 on the brushing support 240 onto the material frame 320, in this embodiment, the height of the bearing surface of the brushing support 240 is higher than the bearing surface of the material frame 320.

[0072] It is understandable that there is a certain gap between the oil brush support 240 and the material frame 320. Setting the height of the oil brush support 240 higher can ensure that the material tray 900 enters the material frame 320.

[0073] Reference Figures 2 to 5 According to some embodiments of this application, in this embodiment, the pushing mechanism 400 includes a top plate 410, a connecting plate 420, and a pushing drive 430. The connecting plate 420 is located on the side of the brushing support 240 away from the material frame 320, and the top plate 410 is disposed on the side of the connecting plate 420 close to the brushing mechanism 200. The pushing drive 430 drives the connecting plate 420 to move the top plate 410 along the X-axis direction, so as to push the material tray 900 on the brushing support 240 onto the material frame 320.

[0074] Understandably, after the machining tool 910 is pre-cleaned, the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the material tray 900 on the oil brush support 240 to the framing mechanism 300. Specifically, the pushing drive 430 drives the connecting plate 420 to move towards the framing mechanism 300, thereby pushing the material tray 900 on the oil brush support 240 into the material frame 320 of the framing mechanism 300.

[0075] It should be understood that multiple top plate members 410 can be provided on the connecting plate 420, and then the connecting plate 420 can drive the multiple top plate members 410 to simultaneously push the material tray 900, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the material tray 900. Alternatively, the top plate members 410 can simultaneously push multiple sets of material trays 900. Furthermore, by using a top plate member 410 with a longer length and a smaller diameter, the top plate member 410 can enter the frame mounting mechanism 300 without being obstructed by the material frame 320, ensuring that the material tray 900 can be completely pushed onto the material frame 320.

[0076] Specifically, the top plate component 410 is a top plate screw, and the connecting plate 420 is a screw connecting plate.

[0077] Reference Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, the material frame 320 has an inlet 340 and an outlet 350 on opposite sides. Both the inlet 340 and the outlet 350 of the material frame 320 are provided with an opening and closing component 370, which is used to open or close the inlet 340 / outlet 350.

[0078] Specifically, the opening and closing assembly 370 includes a baffle 371, an elastic element 372, and a top column drive element 373. The baffle 371 is movably disposed on the material frame 320 and is located at the feed inlet 340 or the discharge outlet 350. The drive end of the top column drive element 373 can be contacted and connected to the baffle 371 to lift the baffle 371 and open the feed inlet 340 / discharge outlet 350.

[0079] It is understood that the material frame 320 located at the framing mechanism 300 has an inlet 340 facing the side closer to the brushing mechanism 200, and an outlet 350 on the opposite side. It should be understood that the material tray 900 can be pushed into the material frame 320 from the inlet 340 by the brushing support member 240 via the pushing mechanism 400. It should be noted that, in order to prevent the material tray 900 from falling out of the inlet 340 or outlet 350 during the handling of the material frame 320, an opening and closing component 370 is provided to open when the material tray 900 needs to enter or exit the inlet 340 / outlet 350, or to close the inlet 340 / outlet 350 when the material frame 320 is being transferred.

[0080] Specifically, the baffle 371 extends horizontally to completely close the inlet 340 and outlet 350. The top column drive 373 drives the baffle 371 to lift, so that the baffle 371 can open the inlet 340 and outlet 350, allowing the material tray 900 to enter or leave the material frame 320. The top column drive 373 is a cylinder.

[0081] Understandably, the baffle 371 is set on the material frame 320, and the top column drive component 373 is set independently. After the material frame 320 leaves the frame loading mechanism 300, the top column drive component 373 remains at the frame loading mechanism 300, making the material frame 320 lighter.

[0082] To ensure that the baffle 371 automatically resets after the inlet 340 / outlet 350 is opened:

[0083] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, the opening and closing assembly 370 further includes an elastic element 372 and a fixing post 374. The first end of the fixing post 374 passes through the baffle 371 and is connected to the material frame 320. The elastic element 372 is sleeved on the fixing post 374 and is located between the second end of the fixing post 374 and the upper end of the baffle 371. The elastic element 372 is used to give the baffle 371 a downward force so that the baffle 371 closes the feed port 340 / discharge port 350.

[0084] It is understandable that one end of the elastic element 372 abuts against the second end of the fixed column 374, and the other end abuts against the upper end of the baffle 371. When it is necessary to close the feed port 340 / discharge port 350, the top column drive element 373 unloads the supporting force on the baffle 371. It should be understood that when the top column drive element 373 lifts the baffle 371, the elastic element 372 will be compressed. After the top column drive element 373 unloads the supporting force on the baffle 371, the elastic element 372 will be stretched. The elastic element 372 gives the baffle 371 a downward force. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 372, the baffle 371 will descend and close the feed port 340 / discharge port 350 again.

[0085] In this embodiment, the material frame 320 can carry at least two sets of material trays 900 in the Y-axis direction. In order to avoid the top column drive 373 interfering with the material trays 900 entering and leaving the material frame 320, the top column drive 373 is connected to the baffle 371 through the top column, and the top column is located in the middle of the movement path of the two sets of material trays 900.

[0086] In other embodiments, the baffle 371 may be lowered under the action of gravity to automatically close the feed port 340 / discharge port 350.

[0087] Reference Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, the framing mechanism 300 further includes a base plate 310, which is used to support the material frame 320. A plurality of positioning blocks 311 are provided on the base plate 310, which are provided at the corners of the material frame 320 to limit the position of the material frame 320.

[0088] Understandably, multiple positioning blocks 311 can limit the material frame 320. Specifically, the positioning blocks 311 have an L-shaped structure and can limit the corners of the material frame 320.

[0089] Reference Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, the framing mechanism 300 further includes a clamping assembly 360, which is disposed on the side of the material frame 320. The clamping assembly 360 includes a push block 361 and a clamping drive member 362. The clamping drive member 362 drives the push block 361 to abut against the material frame 320.

[0090] Understandably, the clamping assembly 360 is used to clamp the material frame 320 when the material tray 900 enters or exits the material frame 320, preventing the material frame 320 from shifting when the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the material tray 900 to move, thus avoiding a collision between the material tray 900 and the material frame 320. Specifically, at least two clamping assemblies 360 are arranged on opposite sides of the material frame 320. The clamping drive 362 pushes the push block 361 toward the material frame 320 and clamps the material frame 320 to fix it. When the material frame 320 needs to be transferred manually or by the lifting mechanism 700, the clamping drive 362 pulls the push block 361 back, releasing the fixation of the material frame 320.

[0091] Specifically, a clamping component 360 is also provided on the side of the framing mechanism 300 near the receiving mechanism 800, that is, on the side of the discharge port 350 of the material frame 320. When the pushing mechanism 400 pushes the material tray 900, there is friction between the material tray 900 and the material frame 320, which will cause the material frame 320 to tend to move in the direction of the receiving mechanism 800. The clamping component 360 can give the material frame 320 a force in the direction of the brushing mechanism 200 to prevent the material frame 320 from moving.

[0092] Specifically, the clamping drive component 362 is a cylinder.

[0093] Reference Figure 9 According to some embodiments of this application, the pre-cleaning module for machining tools of this application further includes a lifting frame mechanism 700. The lifting frame mechanism 700 is used to transfer the material frame 320. The lifting frame mechanism 700 includes a lifting frame drive assembly and a hook 710. The lifting frame drive assembly drives the hook 710 to hook the material frame 320.

[0094] Understandably, the lifting mechanism 700 can lift the material frame 320 from the framing mechanism 300 and transfer it to the oil-slinging mechanism 500 and / or the cleaning mechanism 600. After the oil-slinging mechanism 500 and / or the cleaning mechanism 600 complete the oil-slinging or cleaning, the lifting mechanism 700 will be able to transport the material frame 320 back to the base plate 310 of the framing mechanism 300.

[0095] Understandably, the lifting frame drive assembly can drive the hook 710 to align with the upper end of the material frame 320 to hook the material frame 320, and then transfer the material frame 320 through the lifting frame drive assembly.

[0096] Specifically, refer to Figure 9 The lifting frame drive assembly includes a lifting frame X-axis drive assembly 720, a lifting frame Y-axis drive assembly 730, and a lifting frame Z-axis drive assembly 740, enabling the hook 710 to move along three axial directions. The lifting frame Z-axis drive assembly 740 is located at the drive end of the lifting frame Y-axis drive assembly 730, the lifting frame X-axis drive assembly 720 is located at the drive end of the lifting frame Z-axis drive assembly 740, and the hook 710 is located in the lifting frame X-axis drive assembly 720.

[0097] It should be noted that the X-axis drive assembly 720, the Y-axis drive assembly 730, and the Z-axis drive assembly 740 are all linear servo motor modules.

[0098] Specifically, hook 710 includes at least two hooks, and the hooks 710 are oriented in the same direction.

[0099] Understandably, setting multiple hooks 710 improves the load-bearing stability of the lifting mechanism 700 on the material frame 320, and setting the orientation of the hooks 710 to be consistent. After the hooks 710 are moved to the side of the upper end of the material frame 320 by the lifting Z-axis drive assembly 740, all hooks 710 can be moved directly to the lower part of the upper end of the material frame 320 by the lifting Y-axis drive assembly 730. The Z-axis drive assembly can then lift the material frame 320 by moving the hooks 710 upward.

[0100] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8According to some embodiments of this application, the receiving mechanism 800 further includes a receiving fixing part 810, a receiving moving part 820, a receiving support member 830, and a receiving driving part 840. The receiving moving part 820 is slidably disposed on the receiving fixing part 810. The receiving support member 830 is disposed on the side of the receiving moving part 820 near the framing mechanism 300. The receiving support member 830 is used to support the material tray 900 pushed out from the framing mechanism 300. The receiving driving part 840 is disposed on the receiving fixing part 810, and its driving end is driven to connect to the receiving moving part 820.

[0101] Understandably, the receiving mechanism 800 is located on the side of the framing mechanism 300 away from the oiling mechanism 200, and is used to receive the cleaned tray 900 in the tray 320. Specifically, when it is necessary to push the tray 900 in the framing mechanism 300 to the receiving mechanism 800, the receiving drive unit 840 drives the receiving moving unit 820 to slide in a direction close to the framing mechanism 300, that is, towards the X-axis, so that the receiving support 830 approaches the tray 320. It should be noted that the height of the bearing surface of the receiving support 830 is lower than the height of the bearing surface of the tray 320 to ensure that the tray 900 can be pushed onto the receiving support 830. Then, the receiving moving unit 820 drives the receiving support 830 to pull the tray 900 back above the receiving fixing unit 810, waiting for the unloading robot to move the tray 900 to the next processing station. It should be noted that the receiving drive unit 840 is a linear motor or a cylinder.

[0102] It should be understood that the receiving process of receiving mechanism 800 is as follows:

[0103] In this embodiment, a gap is formed between the lower ends of the base plate 310 and the material frame 320, allowing the material receiving support 830 to pass through. A certain distance exists between the receiving mechanism 800 and the framing mechanism 300. The receiving moving part 820 partially moves the material receiving support 830 to the gap between the lower ends of the base plate 310 and the material frame 320. The material receiving support 830 connects the gap between the receiving mechanism 800 and the framing mechanism 300, ensuring that the material tray 900 can be accurately pushed onto the material receiving support 830. Furthermore, this application can achieve the transfer of both oiled and cleaned material trays 900 using only one set of pushing mechanisms 400, improving the transfer speed of the material tray 900 and reducing the manufacturing cost of the equipment.

[0104] In other embodiments, the receiving support 830 may be moved to a position close to the material frame 320 so that the receiving support 830 docks with the material frame 320.

[0105] In some embodiments, the framing mechanism 300 further includes a lifting drive assembly for driving the base plate 310 to rise and fall, thereby adjusting the height of the base plate 310.

[0106] For example, firstly, the receiving support 830 moves to below the material frame 320. Then, the lifting drive assembly lowers the base plate 310, making the bearing surface of the material frame 320 lower than the bearing surface of the receiving support 830. The material tray 900 on the material frame 320 will then be mounted on the receiving support 830. The receiving support 830 returns to above the receiving fixing part 810 via the receiving moving part 820. Then, the lifting drive assembly moves the material frame 320 to a height slightly lower than the brushing support 240, so that the pushing mechanism 400 can push the material tray 900 onto the material frame 320.

[0107] Reference Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, the material frame 320 includes a frame and a tray support 330. The upper end of the frame has at least four top supports 321 forming a quadrilateral structure for cooperating with the hook 710; the lower end of the frame has at least four bottom supports 322 forming a quadrilateral structure. The bottom supports 322 form an inlet 340 and an outlet 350. An opening and closing assembly is mounted on the bottom supports 322, and a baffle 371 can form a gap with the bottom supports 322 for the passage of the tray 900. The tray support 330 is mounted on the bottom supports 322. The frame also includes a connecting frame 323, which connects the top supports 321 and the bottom supports 322.

[0108] Specifically, the tray support 330 is a bracket extending along the X-axis. The tray support 330 is located on both sides of the base frame 322 to support both sides of the tray 900, leaving the middle of the tray 900 open for receiving material by the receiving support 830. Additionally, two sets of tray support 330 are arranged along the Y-axis on a material frame 320 to support multiple trays 900.

[0109] It is understood that the frame includes a top frame 321, a bottom frame 322, and a connecting frame 323. Both the top frame 321 and the bottom frame 322 consist of four members, forming a quadrilateral structure. The top frame 321 and the bottom frame 322 are connected by the connecting frame 323. It should be understood that the frame formed by the top frame 321, the bottom frame 322, and the connecting frame 323 creates a large open area, facilitating the hook 710 to hook onto the top frame 321 from below, facilitating the entry and exit of the material tray 900 into and out of the frame, and allowing the cleaning oil to be ejected from the material frame 320 during oil removal, preventing it from accumulating inside the material frame 320.

[0110] It should be understood that, referring to Figure 5 The brushing mechanism 200 also includes brushing sensors 261. Multiple brushing sensors 261 are provided and are positioned at the corners of the brushing mechanism 200. The sensing ranges of the brushing sensors 261 are arranged in a cross pattern to cover the area above the brushing support 240, so as to accurately sense the state of the feeding tray 900 of the brushing support 240.

[0111] Similarly, refer to Figure 7 The receiving mechanism 800 also includes receiving sensors 851. Multiple receiving sensors 851 are provided and are positioned at the corners of the receiving mechanism 800. The sensing ranges of the receiving sensors 851 are arranged in a cross pattern to cover the area above the receiving support member 830, so as to accurately sense the status of the feeding tray 900 of the receiving support member 830.

[0112] Accordingly, refer to Figure 6 The framing mechanism 300 also includes a first framing sensor 381 and a second framing sensor 382. The first framing sensor 381 is located on the side of the feed inlet 340 of the material frame 320, and the second framing sensor 382 is located on the side of the discharge outlet 350 of the material frame 320. The detection height of the first framing sensor 381 is lower than the detection height of the second framing sensor 382. The first framing sensor 381 is used to check whether the material frame 320 is in place, and the second framing sensor 382 is used to detect whether the tray on the material frame 320 is in place.

[0113] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 2 The tool pre-cleaning module of this application also includes a loading gripper mechanism 100. The loading gripper mechanism 100 includes a gripper body 110 and a gripper drive assembly 120. The gripper drive assembly 120 drives the gripper body 110 so that the gripper body 110 can move along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis. The gripper body 110 is used to hold the material tray 900 and to place the material tray 900 on the brushing support 240 of the brushing mechanism 200. The gripper drive assembly 120 is a three-axis moving module. The gripper body 110 includes a gripper cylinder and holds the material tray 900 by gripping.

[0114] The cleaning apparatus according to a second aspect of this application includes the tool pre-cleaning module of the first aspect of the present application.

[0115] The cleaning apparatus according to the second aspect of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: including all the beneficial effects of the machining tool pre-cleaning module of the first aspect of the embodiment described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0116] Reference Figure 1 and Figures 10 to 13 According to some embodiments of this application, the cleaning device of this application further includes an oil-slinging mechanism 500, which is used to sling oil off the processing tool 910.

[0117] The oil-throwing mechanism 500 includes a machine base 510, a chassis 520, a rotary drive assembly 530, and a positioning assembly. The chassis 520 is used to support the material frame 320 and is rotatably mounted on the machine base 510. The rotary drive assembly 530 includes a rotating wheel 531, a rotating shaft 533, and a first drive unit 534. The first drive unit 534 drives the rotating wheel 531 and the chassis 520 to rotate synchronously via the rotating shaft 533, thereby rotating the material frame 320 on the chassis 520. The circumference of the rotating wheel 531 is provided with... A first positioning structure 532 is provided; the positioning assembly includes a detection element 541, a second positioning structure 542, and a second driving part 543; the detection element 541 is used to detect the rotation position of the rotating wheel 531; the second positioning structure 542 is disposed on the side of the first positioning structure 532, and the second driving part 543 drives and connects to the second positioning structure 542 to make the second positioning structure 542 approach or move away from the first positioning structure 532 so that the second positioning structure 542 comes into contact with the first positioning structure 532.

[0118] Understandably, the operation of the oil-throwing mechanism 500 is as follows: the material frame 320 is loaded onto the chassis 520, at which point the chassis 520 and the rotating wheel 531 are in their initial positions; then, the first drive unit 534 drives the rotating wheel 531 and the chassis 520 to rotate synchronously via the rotating shaft 533, thereby driving the material frame 320 to rotate and throwing the oil off the product through centrifugal force.

[0119] After the oil spill is completed, in order to enable the chassis 520 to return to its initial position, in this embodiment, the detection element 541 detects the current rotation position of the rotating wheel 531. When the detection element 541 detects that the rotation position of the rotating wheel 531 has reached the initial position, the detection element 541 feeds back the signal to the first drive unit 534 so that the first drive unit 534 stops driving the rotating wheel 531 and stops the rotating wheel 531. It should be noted that, due to the inertia of the rotation of the rotating wheel 531 and the certain rotational margin after the rotating wheel 531 stops, even if the first drive unit 534 stops driving the rotating wheel 531, the rotating wheel 531 will continue to rotate at a certain angle, resulting in a deviation between the material frame 320 and the initial position. Therefore, after the first drive unit 534 stops driving the rotating wheel 531, the second drive unit 543 drives the second positioning structure 542 to approach the rotating wheel 531, and makes the second positioning structure 542 dock with the first positioning structure 532. Through the contact between the second positioning structure 542 and the first positioning structure 532, the rotating wheel 531 is pushed back to the initial position. It should be understood that, since the rotating wheel 531 and the chassis 520 rotate synchronously, the position of the rotating wheel 531 is determined, which determines the position of the chassis 520. After the rotating wheel 531 returns to the initial position, the chassis 520 also returns to the initial position, achieving precise reset, so as to facilitate the loading of the next material frame 320 and the unloading of the current material frame 320.

[0120] The oil-throwing mechanism 500 also includes a limiting mechanism 550, which is located on the chassis 520 and is used to limit the material frame 320.

[0121] Understandably, the limiting mechanism 550 is used to limit the material frame 320 placed on the chassis 520.

[0122] Regarding the limiting mechanism 550, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 11 The limiting mechanism 550 includes several limiting blocks 551, which surround the chassis 520 to form a fixed position for placing the material frame 320.

[0123] Understandably, after the material frame 320 is placed in the fixed position on the chassis 520, the limiting block 551 surrounds the material frame 320 to prevent the material frame 320 from being thrown out during rotation.

[0124] Specifically, the limiting block 551 is L-shaped and corresponds to the corner of the material frame 320.

[0125] In other embodiments, the limiting mechanism 550 may also include a positioning post, with a positioning groove formed at the bottom of the material frame 320. The positioning post is inserted into the positioning groove to limit the material frame 320. Alternatively, the limiting mechanism 550 may also include a clamping cylinder, which clamps at least two sides of the material frame 320 after the material frame 320 is placed on the chassis 520 to limit the material frame 320.

[0126] Regarding the first positioning structure 532 and the second positioning structure 542, in this embodiment, referring to... Figure 12 The first positioning structure 532 is a positioning groove, and the second positioning structure 542 is a positioning wheel, which can be engaged in the positioning groove.

[0127] Understandably, the positioning groove is formed on the periphery of the rotating wheel 531. After the rotating wheel 531 rotates to its initial position, the positioning wheel can be driven by the second drive unit 543 to engage in the positioning groove. If there is a deviation between the position of the rotating wheel 531 and its initial position, and the positioning wheel is in the positioning groove, the positioning wheel can press against the inner wall of the positioning groove, pushing the rotating wheel 531 back to its initial position. Furthermore, by providing the positioning wheel, the positioning wheel can rotate when it contacts and presses against the inner wall of the positioning groove, preventing the positioning wheel from damaging the positioning groove.

[0128] Specifically, the positioning groove has a wide opening structure, that is, the positioning groove is V-shaped, so that the positioning wheel can enter the positioning groove more easily.

[0129] Specifically, the second drive unit 543 is a cylinder.

[0130] In other embodiments, the first positioning structure 532 may also be a positioning wheel, and the second positioning structure 542 may be a positioning block 311 with a positioning groove. Alternatively, the first positioning structure 532 may be a positioning groove, and the second positioning structure 542 may be a rubber block.

[0131] Regarding the positioning component, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 The positioning component also includes a sensor 544, which is disposed on the periphery of the rotating wheel 531.

[0132] It is understandable that when the rotating wheel 531 rotates to the initial position, the detection element 541 can sense the sensing plate 544.

[0133] In other embodiments, a mark can be made directly on the rotating wheel 531, and the detection element 541 senses the mark.

[0134] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 The rotary drive assembly 530 also includes a drive wheel 535, a belt 536, and a driven wheel 537. The first drive unit 534 drives and connects to the drive wheel 535, and the driven wheel 537 drives and connects to the rotating shaft 533. The belt 536 is wound around the drive wheel 535 and the driven wheel 537. The diameter of the drive wheel 535 is larger than the diameter of the driven wheel 537.

[0135] Understandably, the first drive unit 534 drives the transmission wheel 535 to rotate, and the transmission wheel 535 drives the driven wheel 537 to rotate via the belt 536. The driven wheel 537 drives the rotating shaft 533 to rotate. Since the diameter of the transmission wheel 535 is larger than the diameter of the rotating wheel 531, a speed-changing drive structure is formed, which enables the rotating wheel 531 to rotate faster and improve the oil-throwing effect.

[0136] Specifically, the ratio between the diameter of the transmission wheel 535 and the diameter of the rotating wheel 531 is 3:1.

[0137] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 10 The oil-slinging mechanism 500 also includes a housing 570 and a cover 572. The housing 570 is disposed on the machine base 510 and covers the chassis 520. The upper end of the housing 570 is provided with an opening that allows the material frame 320 to pass through. The cover 572 is rotatably connected to the housing 570 to close or open the opening.

[0138] Understandably, when the material frame 320 needs to be placed on the chassis 520, the cover 572 is rotated to open the opening, allowing the material frame 320 to enter the interior of the housing 570 through the opening, and then the material frame 320 is placed on the chassis 520 located inside the housing 570. Then, the cover 572 closes the opening, and the material frame 320 is rotated to perform oil splattering. By configuring the housing 570 and the cover 572, during the oil splattering process, the oil remains inside the housing 570, keeping the environment clean.

[0139] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 10 The oil-slinging mechanism 500 also includes an opening and closing assembly 560, which includes a swing arm 561, a rotating shaft 562, a mounting base 563, and a third drive unit 564. The side of the cover 572 is disposed around the rotating shaft 562, which is rotatably disposed in the housing 570. One end of the swing arm 561 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the swing arm 561 is connected to the output end of the third drive unit 564. The mounting base 563 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 570, and the body end of the third drive unit 564 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 563.

[0140] Understandably, the cover 572 rotates relative to the housing 570 via the opening / closing assembly 560. Specifically, the output end of the third drive unit 564 extends relative to its main body end to drive the swing arm 561 to rotate. The rotation of the swing arm 561 drives the rotation shaft 562 to rotate, thereby causing the cover 572 on the rotation shaft 562 to rotate, thus realizing the opening and closing of the cover 572. In addition, by rotatably setting the main body end of the third drive unit 564 on the mounting base 563, it is ensured that the output end of the third drive unit 564 can extend.

[0141] Specifically, the third drive unit 564 is a cylinder.

[0142] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 10 The oil-slinging mechanism 500 also includes an oil-slinging sensor 571, which is disposed on the inner side wall of the housing 570.

[0143] It is understood that in this embodiment, the oil slinger sensor 571 is located on the housing 570 near the opening, and the oil slinger sensor 571 can sense whether there is a material frame 320 inside the housing 570.

[0144] According to some embodiments of this application, the cleaning apparatus of this application further includes a cleaning mechanism 600 for further cleaning the machining tool 910, such as by spraying cleaning agent or using ultrasonic waves. Specifically, in this embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 600 is a processing unit following the oil-slinging mechanism 500, used to clean the machining tool 910 after oil slinging. In some embodiments, the material frame 320 can also be directly transferred to the cleaning mechanism 600 for direct cleaning.

[0145] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 1 The cleaning device of this application also includes a circulating conveyor line 1000. It should be understood that the circulating conveyor lines 1000 are connected end to end and sequentially connected to the framing mechanism 300, the oil-throwing mechanism 500, and the cleaning mechanism 600. The frame lifting mechanism 700 is used to place the material frames 320 in the framing mechanism 300 onto the circulating conveyor line 1000, or to place the material frames 320 on the circulating conveyor line 1000 back into the framing mechanism 300. The circulating conveyor line 1000 sequentially transmits the material frames 320 to the oil-throwing mechanism 500 and the cleaning mechanism 600. It should be noted that the frame lifting mechanism 700 can be set at the positions of both the oil-throwing mechanism 500 and the cleaning mechanism 600. Alternatively, the material frames can be handled by a robotic arm or directly transported to their positions via the circulating conveyor line 1000.

[0146] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A tool pre-cleaning module, characterized in that, include: The oiling mechanism includes a brush, a brush drive module, an oiling support, and an oil storage structure. The oiling support is used to support a tray carrying a processing tool. The oil storage structure is used to store cleaning oil. The brush drive module drives and connects to the brush to bring the brush close to the oil storage structure or the oiling support. A framing mechanism is located beside the brushing mechanism. The framing mechanism includes a material frame, which is movably configured to support the material tray. The receiving mechanism is located on the side of the framing mechanism away from the painting mechanism; The pushing mechanism is used to push the material tray on the brushing support to the material frame, and to push the material tray in the material frame out to the receiving mechanism; The receiving mechanism includes a receiving fixing part, a receiving moving part, a receiving support member, and a receiving driving part. The receiving moving part is slidably disposed on the receiving fixing part. The receiving support member is disposed on the side of the receiving moving part near the framing mechanism and is used to support the material tray pushed out from the material frame. The receiving driving part is disposed on the receiving fixing part, and its driving end is driven to the receiving moving part. The framing mechanism further includes a clamping assembly disposed on the side of the material frame. The clamping assembly includes a push block and a clamping drive component. The clamping drive component drives the push block so that the push block abuts against the material frame.

2. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brush drive module includes a brush Z-axis drive module and a brush Y-axis drive module. The brush Z-axis drive module is used to drive the brush to move along the Z-axis direction, and the brush Y-axis drive module is used to drive the brush to move along the Y-axis direction. The brush oil support and the oil storage structure are distributed along the Y-axis direction. The brushing mechanism, the frame mounting mechanism, and the material receiving mechanism are distributed sequentially along the X-axis direction.

3. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes a top plate, a connecting plate, and a pushing drive. The connecting plate is located on the side of the brushing support away from the material frame, and the top plate is located on the side of the connecting plate close to the brushing support. The pushing drive is connected to the connecting plate and drives the connecting plate to move the top plate along the X-axis to push the material tray on the brushing support onto the material frame.

4. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material frame has an inlet and an outlet on opposite sides. Both the inlet and outlet of the material frame are equipped with opening and closing components. The opening and closing components are used to open or close the inlet / outlet. The opening and closing components include a baffle and a top column drive. The baffle is movably disposed on the material frame and is located at the inlet / outlet. The drive end of the top column drive is in contact with the baffle to lift the baffle and open the inlet / outlet.

5. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The opening and closing assembly further includes an elastic element and a fixed post. The first end of the fixed post passes through the baffle and is connected to the material frame. The elastic element is sleeved on the fixed post and is located between the second end of the fixed post and the upper end of the baffle. The elastic element is used to apply a downward force to the baffle so that the baffle closes the inlet / outlet.

6. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material frame includes a frame and a material tray support. The upper end of the frame has at least four top frames forming a quadrilateral structure; the lower end of the frame has at least four bottom frames forming a quadrilateral structure. The bottom frames form the inlet and the outlet. The opening and closing component is mounted on the bottom frame, and the baffle can form a gap with the bottom frame for the passage of the material tray. The material tray support is used to support the material tray and is mounted on the bottom frame. The frame also includes a connecting frame that connects the top frame and the bottom frame.

7. The tool pre-cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a frame lifting mechanism for transferring the material frame; the frame lifting mechanism includes a frame lifting drive component and a hook, the frame lifting drive component drives the hook to hook the material frame.

8. A cleaning device, characterized in that, It also includes the tool pre-cleaning module according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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