A chip collecting device and a chip collecting method in a milling machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a milling machine chip collecting device and a milling machine chip collecting method, and relates to the field of chip collecting. The milling machine chip collecting device comprises a mounting assembly, a driving assembly and a chip collecting cover. The mounting assembly is used for being connected with an external chip collecting part. The driving assembly is connected with the mounting assembly. The chip collecting cover is connected with the mounting assembly and connected with the driving assembly. The chip collecting cover is used for reaching a working position to perform a chip collecting operation under the driving of the driving assembly. The chip collecting cover is in a streamline structure. The driving assembly rotates the chip collecting cover to the working position, so that the chip collecting cover can cover the surface of a workpiece. After the external chip collecting part is started, the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece are collected, so that the chip collecting efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, since the chip collecting cover is in a streamline structure, the flow speed of the negative pressure of the external chip collecting part is accelerated, so that the chip collecting efficiency is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of chip collection technology, and more specifically, to a chip collection device and method for milling machines. Background Technology

[0002] To meet the requirements for detecting carbon and sulfur content in steel test samples, it is necessary to collect iron filings generated during sample processing as test samples. Currently, most methods use filings collection devices to collect the iron filings generated during sample processing.

[0003] Existing chip collection devices suffer from low chip collection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a chip collection device and method for milling machines, which can improve chip collection efficiency.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as follows:

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides a chip collection device for a milling machine, comprising:

[0007] Mounting components are used to connect to external chip collection components;

[0008] A driver component, which is connected to the mounting component;

[0009] A chip collection hood is connected to the mounting assembly and the drive assembly. The chip collection hood is used to reach the working position under the drive assembly to perform chip collection operations.

[0010] The chip collection cover has a streamlined structure.

[0011] Optionally, the chip collection hood includes a top plate, a side plate, and a bottom plate. The top edge of the side plate is connected to the top plate, and the bottom edge of the side plate is connected to the bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are located on the same side of the side plate and are arranged in parallel. The top plate, the side plate, and the bottom plate together define a chip collection space.

[0012] Optionally, the top plate is an arc-shaped plate, which covers a portion of the top surface of the bottom plate.

[0013] Optionally, the mounting assembly includes a mounting rod and a rotating rod, the mounting rod and the rotating rod being rotatably connected, and the chip collection cover being connected to the rotating rod.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting assembly further includes a fixing plate connected to the rotating rod, and a drive assembly mounted on the fixing plate. The drive assembly drives the rotating rod to rotate, thereby causing the rotating rod to rotate the chip collection cover to the working position.

[0015] Optionally, the chip collection device inside the milling machine further includes a rotating rod fixing member, and the fixing plate is connected to the rotating rod through the rotating rod fixing member.

[0016] Optionally, the rotating rod fixing component includes an inner half-ring and an outer half-ring, the outer half-ring being sleeved outside the inner half-ring, the outer half-ring being connected to the fixing plate, and the inner half-ring being connected to the rotating rod.

[0017] Optionally, the chip collection device inside the milling machine further includes a vision inspection component, which is disposed on the fixed plate and is used to perform visual inspection on the surface of the workpiece.

[0018] Optionally, the chip collection device inside the milling machine further includes a temperature detection element, which is disposed on the fixed plate and is used to detect the temperature of the workpiece.

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention also provide a method for chip collection within a milling machine, which utilizes a chip collection device within the milling machine to perform chip collection operations. The method for chip collection within a milling machine includes:

[0020] The drive component is activated, driving the chip collection cover to rotate to the working position;

[0021] When the external chip collection device is activated, the chip collection hood collects the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the milling machine internal chip collection device and method according to embodiments of the present invention include, for example:

[0023] The chip collection device inside the milling machine includes a mounting assembly, a drive assembly, and a chip collection hood. The mounting assembly is connected to an external chip collector. The drive assembly is connected to the mounting assembly, and the chip collection hood is connected to both the mounting assembly and the drive assembly. The chip collection hood is driven by the drive assembly to reach the working position for chip collection. The chip collection hood has a streamlined structure. In use, the mounting assembly connects to the external chip collector, and both the drive assembly and the chip collection hood are connected to the mounting assembly. When chip collection is required, the drive assembly rotates the chip collection hood to the working position, allowing it to cover the surface of the workpiece. After the external chip collector is activated, it collects the iron chips generated on the workpiece surface, thereby improving chip collection efficiency. Furthermore, the streamlined structure of the chip collection hood accelerates the flow rate of the negative pressure in the external chip collector, further improving chip collection efficiency.

[0024] This milling machine internal chip collection method utilizes an internal chip collection device to collect chips. The method includes activating the drive assembly to rotate the chip collection hood to the working position; and activating the external chip collecting component, causing the chip collection hood to collect the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece. This internal chip collection method improves chip collection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the chip collection device inside the milling machine provided in this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the milling machine internal chip collection device provided in this embodiment from a second perspective.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of the chip collection device inside the milling machine provided in this embodiment.

[0029] Icons: 10-Mounting component; 11-Mounting rod; 12-Rotating rod; 13-Fixed plate; 20-Drive component; 21-Cylinder; 22-Rotating shaft; 30-Chip collection hood; 31-Top plate; 32-Side plate; 33-Bottom plate; 40-Rotating rod fixing component; 41-Inner half ring; 42-Outer half ring; 43-Positioning block; 44-Mounting plate; 50-Vision inspection component; 60-Temperature detection component; 70-Air pipe interface; 100-Chip collection device inside the milling machine; 101-Working position. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this invention is usually placed, they are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0036] To meet the requirements for detecting carbon and sulfur content in steel test samples, it is necessary to collect iron filings generated during sample processing as test samples. Currently, most methods use filings collection devices to collect the iron filings generated during sample processing.

[0037] The chip collection devices in related technologies suffer from low chip collection efficiency.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides a chip collection device 100 for a milling machine, which can effectively improve the aforementioned technical problems and increase chip collection efficiency. The chip collection device 100 includes a mounting assembly 10, a drive assembly 20, and a chip collection cover 30. The mounting assembly 10 is connected to an external chip collector. The drive assembly 20 is connected to the mounting assembly 10, and the chip collection cover 30 is connected to both the mounting assembly 10 and the drive assembly 20. The chip collection cover 30 is driven by the drive assembly 20 to reach the working position 101 for chip collection. The chip collection cover 30 has a streamlined structure.

[0039] Existing chip collection devices typically use a negative pressure device to adsorb and collect iron filings generated on the surface of the workpiece. Due to the light weight and small size of iron filings, they tend to fly around during collection, leading to low collection efficiency. Furthermore, iron filings can easily fall into other parts of the milling machine, causing component malfunctions. To address this issue, the chip collection device 100 provided in this embodiment allows the chip collection cover 30 to be moved to the working position 101 via the drive assembly 20, thus covering the surface of the workpiece. When using a negative pressure device for adsorption and collection, a large amount of iron filings concentrate inside the chip collection cover 30, enabling more concentrated adsorption and collection. Additionally, the streamlined structure of the chip collection cover 30 facilitates smoother airflow under negative pressure, accelerating the flow speed and further improving collection efficiency.

[0040] In this embodiment, the chip collection hood 30 includes a top plate 31, a side plate 32, and a bottom plate 33. The top edge of the side plate 32 is connected to the top plate 31, and the bottom edge of the side plate 32 is connected to the bottom plate 33. The top plate 31 and the bottom plate 33 are located on the same side of the side plate 32 and are arranged in parallel. The top plate 31, the side plate 32, and the bottom plate 33 together define the chip collection space. Specifically, the top plate 31, the side plate 32, and the bottom plate 33 are integrally formed.

[0041] It should be noted that the top plate 31 is an arc-shaped plate, covering part of the top surface of the bottom plate 33. The bottom plate 33 has an arc-shaped edge, which can better fit with the surface of the workpiece, reducing the gap between the chip collection hood 30 and the surface of the workpiece, further increasing the flow speed of the negative pressure airflow. At the same time, the bottom plate 33 can also bear the iron chips, preventing them from falling into other parts of the milling machine and causing damage.

[0042] It should also be noted that during the iron filings collection process, some iron filings may remain inside the filings collection hood 30, leading to cross-contamination between different batches of iron filings samples and affecting the iron filings test results. The milling machine internal filings collection device 100 provided in this embodiment also includes an air pipe interface 70, which is connected to the filings collection hood 30. An air pipe is connected to the external air pipe of the air pipe interface 70. When the negative pressure device adsorbs and collects iron filings, the air pipe blows air into the filings collection hood 30 through the air pipe interface 70, thereby blowing away the iron filings remaining inside the filings collection hood 30 for centralized collection, avoiding cross-contamination between different batches of iron filings samples, and ensuring the accuracy of the iron filings test results.

[0043] Furthermore, the chip collection hood 30 is detachably connected via a flange and mounting assembly 10.

[0044] In this embodiment, the mounting assembly 10 includes a mounting rod 11 and a rotating rod 12, which are rotatably connected. The chip collection cover 30 is connected to the rotating rod 12. Specifically, the mounting rod 11 includes a movable pipe and a fixed pipe. The fixed pipe is a straight pipe and is arranged vertically. The movable pipe is located at the top of the fixed pipe. The movable pipe facilitates the connection between the fixed pipe and the external chip collection device. The external chip collection device can concentrate the collected iron chips in a sample cup and transfer them to the next inspection process.

[0045] More often, the fixed tube is equipped with a fixed bracket, which fixes the fixed tube to the outer shell of the chip processing equipment. Due to the small size of the fixed tube, the overall footprint of the chip collection device 100 inside the milling machine can be reduced. At the same time, it can be integrated with the external chip collection device, making the structure simpler and the use more convenient.

[0046] It should also be noted that the rotating rod 12 is a straight rod structure, and the rotating rod 12 is arranged vertically. The top end of the rotating rod 12 and the bottom end of the fixed tube are rotatably connected. In this embodiment, the rotating rod 12 is a seamless stainless steel tube, formed by roll bending. A positioning ring and a connecting plate are welded onto the rotating rod 12. Positioning rings are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the connecting plate, and limit bolts are provided on the connecting plate. The limit bolts can limit the extreme position during the rotation of the rotating rod 12.

[0047] In this embodiment, the mounting assembly 10 further includes a fixing plate 13, which is connected to the rotating rod 12. The driving assembly 20 is mounted on the fixing plate 13 and drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate, thereby causing the rotating rod 12 to rotate the chip collection cover 30 to the working position 101. The chip collection device 100 inside the milling machine also includes a rotating rod fixing member 40, and the fixing plate 13 is connected to the rotating rod 12 via the rotating rod fixing member 40.

[0048] Specifically, the drive assembly 20 is mounted on the fixed plate 13. The drive assembly 20 can drive the fixed plate 13 to rotate, so that the fixed plate 13 drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate, and then the rotating rod 12 drives the chip collection cover 30 to rotate to the working position 101.

[0049] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 20 includes a cylinder 21 and a rotating shaft 22. A retaining ring is provided on the rotating rod 12, and the retaining ring is fixed to the rotating rod 12 by screws. The two ends of the cylinder 21 are connected to the rotating shaft 22, the fixing plate 13, and the retaining ring, respectively. After the cylinder 21 is started, it performs a lifting and retracting motion, causing the rotating rod 12 to rotate, thereby driving the chip collection cover 30 to rotate. When chip collection is needed, it rotates to the working position 101, and when chip collection is not needed, it exits the working position 101.

[0050] Furthermore, the fixing plate 13 is provided with weight-reducing holes, thereby reducing the overall weight.

[0051] It should be noted that the rotating rod fixing component 40 includes an inner half-ring 41 and an outer half-ring 42. The outer half-ring 42 is fitted over the inner half-ring 41 and is connected to the fixing plate 13. The inner half-ring 41 is connected to the rotating rod 12. The inner half-ring 41 is fitted onto the rotating rod 12. There are two outer half-rings 42. One of the outer half-rings 42 is connected to the fixing plate 13 by bolts. After the two outer half-rings 42 are assembled over the inner half-ring 41, they are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0052] More specifically, the inner half-ring 41 is made of copper, which has wear-resistant and self-lubricating properties, while the outer half-ring 42 is made of medium carbon steel, which has good mechanical properties.

[0053] Specifically, the rotating rod fixing component 40 also includes a mounting plate 44, which has an L-shaped structure. The mounting plate 44 and the fixing plate 13 are connected by bolts. The mounting plate 44 has a long slot, and a single bolt is installed in the long slot to connect the outer half ring 42 and the fixing plate 13. At the same time, the long slot can realize the position adjustment between the rotating rod 12 and the fixing plate 13, so that it can be fine-tuned according to different application scenarios, making it more adaptable.

[0054] In this embodiment, in order to position the rotating rod fixing member 40 on the fixing plate 13, and to avoid repeated adjustments during the assembly and disassembly of the fixing plate 13 and the rotating rod 12, the rotating rod fixing member 40 also includes a positioning block 43. The positioning block 43 is disposed below the mounting plate 44 and is used to position the mounting position of the mounting plate 44, thereby ensuring accurate positioning of the fixing plate 13 and the rotating rod 12 during connection.

[0055] It should also be noted that existing chip collection devices have the problem of single chip collection, which can easily lead to scratches and damage to the workpiece during the chip collection process. In order to solve this technical problem, the chip collection device 100 in the milling machine provided in this embodiment also includes a vision inspection element 50 and a temperature detection element 60. Both the vision inspection element 50 and the temperature detection element 60 are disposed on the fixed plate 13. The vision inspection element 50 is used to visually inspect the surface of the workpiece, and the temperature detection element 60 is used to detect the temperature of the workpiece.

[0056] Specifically, the visual inspection unit 50 can perform visual inspection on the processed surface after the workpiece is processed to check for defects on the surface, thereby avoiding defective locations in the next inspection process. In this embodiment, the visual inspection unit 50 includes a camera and a light source, the light source being used to provide light and the camera being used to take pictures.

[0057] In this embodiment, the temperature detection element 60 is a high-precision temperature sensor, and the temperature detection element 60 and the vision detection element 50 are integrated together. The temperature detection element 60 can detect the temperature of the workpiece during the processing process, thus avoiding the phenomenon of the workpiece overheating.

[0058] Furthermore, in order to make visual inspection and temperature detection more accurate and reliable, the milling machine internal chip collection device 100 provided in this embodiment also includes an adjustment bracket, which includes an angle adjustment bracket and a height adjustment bracket. The angle adjustment bracket is installed on the height adjustment bracket, and the height adjustment bracket is set on the rotating rod 12. The angle adjustment bracket is connected to the visual inspection component 50 and the temperature detection component 60.

[0059] Embodiments of the present invention also provide a chip collection method for milling machines, which utilizes the aforementioned chip collection device 100 for chip collection. The chip collection method for milling machines includes:

[0060] S1: Drive component 20 starts, driving the chip collection cover 30 to rotate to working position 101.

[0061] Specifically, the cylinder 21 is activated to perform a lifting and retracting motion, which drives the fixed plate 13 and the rotating rod 12 to rotate, causing the chip collection cover 30 to rotate to the working position 101.

[0062] S2: The external chip collector is activated, and the chip collection hood 30 collects the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece.

[0063] Specifically, the negative pressure of the external chip collector is activated to adsorb and collect iron filings on the surface of the workpiece.

[0064] S3: The air pipe is opened, and air is blown into the chip collection hood 30 through the air pipe interface 70, thereby blowing away the iron filings remaining inside the chip collection hood 30 for centralized collection.

[0065] In summary, the present invention provides a milling machine internal chip collection device 100 and a milling machine internal chip collection method. The milling machine internal chip collection device 100 includes a mounting assembly 10, a driving assembly 20, and a chip collection cover 30. The mounting assembly 10 is used to connect with an external chip collection component. The driving assembly 20 is connected to the mounting assembly 10, and the chip collection cover 30 is connected to the mounting assembly 10 and the driving assembly 20. The chip collection cover 30 is used to reach the working position 101 under the drive of the driving assembly 20 to perform chip collection operations. The chip collection cover 30 has a streamlined structure. In use, the mounting component 10 can be connected to the external chip collector. The drive component 20 and the chip collection cover 30 are both connected to the mounting component 10. When chip collection is required, the drive component 20 rotates the chip collection cover 30 to the working position 101, so that the chip collection cover 30 can cover the surface of the workpiece. After the external chip collector is activated, the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece are collected in a concentrated manner, thereby improving the chip collection efficiency. At the same time, since the chip collection cover 30 has a streamlined structure, it can accelerate the flow speed of the negative pressure of the external chip collector, thereby further improving the chip collection efficiency.

[0066] This milling machine internal chip collection method utilizes an internal chip collection device 100 to collect chips. The method includes activating a drive assembly 20 to rotate a chip collection hood 30 to the working position 101; and activating an external chip collector, where the chip collection hood 30 collects the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece. This internal chip collection method improves chip collection efficiency.

[0067] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A chip collection device for a milling machine, characterized in that, include: Mounting component (10), which is used to connect with an external chip collector; A drive component (20) is connected to the mounting component (10); The chip collection cover (30) is connected to the mounting assembly (10) and the drive assembly (20). The chip collection cover (30) is used to reach the working position (101) under the drive of the drive assembly (20) to perform chip collection operations. The chip collection cover (30) has a streamlined structure. The chip collection cover (30) includes a top plate (31), a side plate (32), and a bottom plate (33). The top edge of the side plate (32) is connected to the top plate (31), and the bottom edge of the side plate (32) is connected to the bottom plate (33). The top plate (31) and the bottom plate (33) are located on the same side of the side plate (32), and the top plate (31) and the bottom plate (33) are arranged in parallel. The top plate (31), the side plate (32), and the bottom plate (33) together define the chip collection space. The top plate (31) is an arc-shaped plate, and the top plate (31) covers part of the top surface of the bottom plate (33); The mounting assembly (10) includes a mounting rod (11), a rotating rod (12), and a fixing plate (13). The mounting rod (11) and the rotating rod (12) are rotatably connected, and the chip collection cover (30) is connected to the rotating rod (12). The fixed plate (13) and the rotating rod (12) are connected. The driving assembly (20) is installed on the fixed plate (13). The driving assembly (20) drives the rotating rod (12) to rotate, so that the rotating rod (12) drives the chip collection cover (30) to rotate to the working position (101). Air pipe interface (70) is connected to the chip collection cover (30). The air pipe interface (70) is connected to an external air pipe. When the negative pressure device adsorbs and collects iron filings, the air pipe blows air into the chip collection cover (30) through the air pipe interface (70).

2. The milling machine internal chip collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The milling machine internal chip collection device (100) also includes a rotating rod fixing member (40), and the fixing plate (13) is connected to the rotating rod (12) through the rotating rod fixing member (40).

3. The milling machine internal chip collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating rod fixing component (40) includes an inner half ring (41) and an outer half ring (42). The outer half ring (42) is sleeved on the outside of the inner half ring (41). The outer half ring (42) is connected to the fixing plate (13), and the inner half ring (41) is connected to the rotating rod (12).

4. The milling machine internal chip collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chip collection device (100) inside the milling machine also includes a vision inspection component (50), which is disposed on the fixed plate (13) and is used to perform visual inspection on the surface of the workpiece.

5. The milling machine internal chip collection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The chip collection device (100) inside the milling machine also includes a temperature detection element (60), which is disposed on the fixed plate (13) and is used to detect the temperature of the workpiece.

6. A method for chip collection in a milling machine, characterized in that, The chip collection operation is performed using the chip collection device inside the milling machine according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the chip collection method inside the milling machine includes: The drive assembly (20) is activated, driving the chip collection cover (30) to rotate to the working position (101). When the external chip collector is activated, the chip collection hood (30) collects the iron chips generated on the surface of the workpiece.

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