Multi-spindle machine tool with built-in automation

By designing a multi -axis machine tool with organic internal automation, the dual spindle can be moved independently and automatic feeding function, solving the problem of difficulty processing operations and occupying excessive area of ​​the existing five -axis CNC machine tools, and increasing processing of processing. Efficiency and reduced costs.

CN119369176APending Publication Date: 2025-01-28TIANJIN RUI CONTROL MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411566514.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-01-28

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Technical Problem

The existing five-axis CNC machine tool dual tables are difficult to operate independently, and it occupies too much of the factory area, resulting in processing efficiency and cost problems.

Method used

Design a multi -axis machine tool with organic internal automation, including the bed body, turntable mechanism, header, and automated mechanisms. These components can be used to control and automatically feed the function through these components.

Benefits of technology

The independent processing of the dual -station was realized, the processing time for processing was shortened, the processing efficiency was improved, and the area and equipment cost were reduced.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of multi-axis machine tool machinery, and provides a multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation. The rotary table mechanism is fixedly arranged on the lathe bed; the machine head mechanism is fixedly arranged on the machine body and located above the rotary table mechanism. The automation mechanism is fixedly arranged on the lathe bed and located on the side edge of the rotary table mechanism; by arranging the machine tool body, and the cross beam and the automatic bracket which are fixedly arranged on the machine tool body, the multi-shaft double-station numerical control machine tool with the double main shafts capable of independently moving and controlling is provided, double-station independent machining of parts can be realized, the first tool magazine part and the second tool magazine part which are consistent in assembly precision and tool precision on the machine tool body can be realized, and a double-station independent machining mode is adopted; the processing preparation time can be effectively shortened, and the processing efficiency is improved; and meanwhile, an automatic manipulator for automatic feeding and discharging is integrated on the lathe bed, so that the machining efficiency is improved, the occupied area can be reduced, and the plant and equipment cost is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of multi-axis machine tool machinery, in particular to a multi-axis machine tool with in-machine automation. Background Art

[0002] In the field of mechanical CNC machining, as competition becomes increasingly fierce, the market has also put forward higher requirements for CNC machine tools, requiring not only CNC machine tools to have higher machining accuracy, but also to improve machining efficiency;

[0003] However, although the existing dual-spindle dual-station CNC machine tools can improve the processing efficiency of a single machine tool, most of them are three-axis machine tools and cannot realize the processing of complex products; even if some five-axis CNC machine tools also have dual-station processing functions, the dual spindles and dual workbenches move synchronously, and can only perform dual-station synchronous processing, and it is difficult to perform independent processing operations on the dual workbenches, and high requirements are placed on the consistency of the workpiece blanks and the consistency of the workpiece installation. Otherwise, it is difficult to ensure the consistency of the processing accuracy; at the same time, in order to improve the processing efficiency, the machine tool is equipped with automated equipment, which increases the equipment footprint, increases the equipment cost and factory cost, and is not conducive to saving processing costs.

[0004] To this end, those skilled in the art have proposed a multi-axis machine tool with in-machine automation to solve the problems raised by the background art. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a multi-axis machine tool with in-machine automation to solve the problems in the prior art that the double worktables of the five-axis CNC machine tool are difficult to perform independent processing operations and occupy too much factory area.

[0006] A multi-axis machine tool with in-machine automation comprises: a bed, used for supporting and installing the overall device of the multi-axis machine tool; a turntable mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed, used for clamping and adjusting the workpiece; a head mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed, located above the turntable mechanism, used for workpiece processing; an automation mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed, located on the side of the turntable mechanism, used for loading, unloading and moving the workpiece.

[0007] Preferably, the turntable mechanism includes a plurality of Y-guide rails fixedly arranged on the bed, a first Y-axis drive and a second Y-axis drive are symmetrically arranged between the plurality of Y-guide rails, and a second turntable base plate is slidably arranged on the top of the plurality of Y-guide rails and above the first Y-axis drive; a first turntable B-axis is fixedly arranged on the second turntable base plate, a first turntable part is fixedly arranged on the output end of the first turntable B-axis, a first turntable C-axis is arranged at the output end of the first turntable part, a first turntable C-axis is slidably arranged on the outer wall of the first turntable C-axis, and a first turntable C-axis tailstock is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the first turntable part.

[0008] Preferably, the turntable mechanism also includes a first turntable base plate sliding on the top of several Y-guide rails and located above the second Y-axis drive; a second turntable B-axis is fixedly provided on the first turntable base plate, a second turntable part is fixedly provided at the output end of the second turntable B-axis, a second turntable C-axis is provided at the output end of the second turntable part, a second turntable C-axis tailstock is slidably provided on the outer wall of the second turntable C-axis, and a second turntable C-axis tailstock driving component is fixedly provided on the side wall of the first turntable part.

[0009] Preferably, the machine head mechanism includes a crossbeam fixedly arranged on the bed, and the first tool magazine part and the second tool magazine part are symmetrically fixedly arranged on both sides of the side walls of the crossbeam; a first Z-axis connecting plate is slidably arranged on the side walls of the crossbeam in the X-axis direction, and a first X-axis driving device is fixedly arranged on the side walls of the crossbeam at the side of the first Z-axis connecting plate; a plurality of first Z-guide rails are fixedly arranged on the first Z-axis connecting plate, and a first sliding base plate is slidably arranged on the first Z-axis connecting plate through the plurality of first Z-guide rails, a first machine head part is fixedly arranged on the first sliding base plate, and a first electric spindle is fixedly arranged on the output end of the first machine head part; a first Z-axis driving device is fixedly arranged on the first Z-axis connecting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the head mechanism also includes a second Z-axis connecting plate slidingly arranged on the side wall of the beam in the X-axis direction, and a second X-axis driving device is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the beam at the side of the second Z-axis connecting plate; a plurality of second Z-guide rails are fixedly arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate, and a second sliding base plate is slidingly arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate through the plurality of second Z-guide rails, a second head portion is fixedly arranged on the second sliding base plate, and a second electric spindle is fixedly arranged on the output end of the second head portion; a second Z-axis driving device is fixedly arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the automation mechanism includes an automation support fixedly arranged on the bed, two automation Y guide rails are symmetrically fixedly arranged on the automation support, an automation Y-axis driving unit is fixedly arranged on the automation Y guide rail, and the automation support is slidably provided with an automation X guide rail through the two automation Y guide rails and the automation Y-axis driving unit; the automation X guide rail is fixedly provided with an automation X-axis driving unit, and an automation base plate is slidably arranged on the automation X guide rail through the automation X-axis driving unit; an automation Z-axis driving unit is fixedly arranged on the automation base plate, and the automation base plate is slidably provided with an automation sliding base plate through the automation Z-axis driving unit, and an automation manipulator is fixedly arranged on the automation sliding base plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The present invention provides a multi-axis dual-station CNC machine tool with dual spindles and independent motion control, by providing a bed, a crossbeam fixedly arranged on the bed, and an automated support, which can realize independent processing of parts at both stations. The first tool magazine section and the second tool magazine section on the bed have consistent assembly accuracy and tool accuracy, and the independent processing mode of the two stations can effectively shorten the processing preparation time and improve the processing efficiency. At the same time, an automated manipulator for automatic loading and unloading is integrated on the bed, which can reduce the occupied area and reduce the cost of factory buildings and equipment while improving the processing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the multi-axis machine tool of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the turntable part of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the turntable part of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the head installation structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the automation part of the present invention.

[0019] In the figure:

[0020] 1. Bed; 2. First Y-axis drive; 3. First turntable; 4. First tool magazine; 5. Automation bracket; 6. First X-axis drive; 7. First machine head; 8. Second machine head; 9. Crossbeam; 10. Second X-axis drive; 11. Second tool magazine; 12. Second Y-axis drive; 13. Second turntable; 14. First turntable C-axis; 15. First turntable C-axis tailstock; 16. First turntable B-axis; 17. Second turntable C-axis; 18. Second turntable C-axis tailstock; 19. Second turntable B-axis; 20. Y-axis guide rail; 22. Second turntable C-axis tailstock drive component; 23. First turntable bottom plate; 24. First Turntable C-axis tailstock driving component; 25, second turntable base plate; 27, first Z-axis connecting plate; 28, first Z-axis driving device; 29, first Z-guide rail; 30, first sliding base plate; 31, first electric spindle; 32, second Z-axis driving device; 33, second Z-axis connecting plate; 34, second Z-guide rail; 35, second sliding base plate; 36, second electric spindle; 37, automated Z-axis driving unit; 38, automated base plate; 39, automated sliding base plate; 40, automated X-axis driving unit; 41, automated X-guide rail; 42, automated Y-axis driving unit; 43, automated Y-guide rail; 44, automated manipulator. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] Embodiment 1:

[0023] As attached Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 5 As shown:

[0024] The present invention provides a multi-axis machine tool with in-machine automation, comprising: a bed 1, used for supporting and installing the multi-axis machine tool overall device; a turntable mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed 1, used for clamping and adjusting the workpiece; a head mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed 1, located above the turntable mechanism, used for workpiece processing; an automation mechanism, fixedly arranged on the bed 1, located at the side of the turntable mechanism, used for loading, unloading and moving the workpiece;

[0025] By providing a bed 1, a crossbeam 9 fixedly arranged on the bed 1, and an automated bracket 5, a dual-spindle independently movable multi-axis dual-station CNC machine tool is provided, which can realize independent processing of parts at both stations. The first tool magazine part 4 and the second tool magazine part 11 on the bed 1 have consistent assembly accuracy and tool accuracy, and the independent processing mode of both stations can effectively shorten the processing preparation time and improve the processing efficiency. At the same time, the bed 1 is integrated with an automated manipulator 44 for automatic loading and unloading, which can reduce the occupied area and reduce the cost of factory buildings and equipment while improving the processing efficiency.

[0026] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The turntable mechanism includes a first Y-axis drive 2, a second Y-axis drive 12, a first turntable B-axis 16, a second turntable B-axis 19, a first turntable portion 3, a second turntable portion 13, a first turntable C-axis tailstock drive component 24, and a second turntable C-axis tailstock drive component 22;

[0027] By fixing a plurality of Y guide rails 20 on the bed 1, and fixing and symmetrically connecting a first Y-axis drive 2 and a second Y-axis drive 12 between the plurality of Y guide rails 20, the first Y-axis drive 2 can drive the second turntable base plate 25 and the first turntable B axis 16 fixed on the second turntable base plate 25 to reciprocate along the Y-axis direction, and the first turntable part 3 is fixedly connected at the output end of the second turntable base plate 25, and the first turntable C axis 14 is fixedly connected at the output end of the first turntable part 3, so that the first turntable B axis 16 can complete the rotation of the first turntable part 3 along its own axis, and the first turntable C axis tailstock drive component 24 fixedly connected to the side wall of the first turntable part 3 can drive the first turntable C axis tailstock 15 to slide and adjust on the first turntable C axis 14, and the slidably adjustable first turntable C axis tailstock 15 can complete the clamping and adjustment of the workpiece, so as to achieve the purpose of independently clamping and adjusting the workpiece by the first turntable B axis 16 and the second turntable part 13;

[0028] At the same time, the first turntable base plate 23 slidably connected to the second Y-axis drive 12 and the second turntable B-axis 19 fixedly connected to the second turntable C-axis tailstock driving component 22 can be driven by the second Y-axis drive 12 to reciprocate along the Y-axis direction, and the second turntable part 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second turntable B-axis 19, so that the second turntable part 13 can rotate along the own axis of the second turntable B-axis 19, and the second turntable C-axis 17 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second turntable part 13, and the second turntable C-axis 17 is slidably connected to one end of the second turntable C-axis tailstock 18, and the second turntable C-axis tailstock 18 can be driven by the second turntable C-axis tailstock driving component 22 to perform direct sliding adjustment along the second turntable C-axis 17 at the output end of the second turntable part 13, thereby completing the clamping and adjustment of the workpiece, thereby achieving the purpose of the second turntable B-axis 19 and the second turntable part 13 independently clamping and adjusting the workpiece.

[0029] Embodiment 2:

[0030] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The head mechanism includes a crossbeam 9, a first X-axis driving device 6, a second X-axis driving device 10, a first Z-axis driving device 28, a second Z-axis driving device 32, a first Z-axis connecting plate 27, a second Z-axis connecting plate 33, a first head portion 7 and a second head portion 8;

[0031] The first X-axis driving device 6 and the second X-axis driving device 10 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the side wall of the crossbeam 9, so that the first X-axis driving device 6 can drive the first Z-axis connecting plate 27 to slide back and forth on the side wall of the crossbeam 9 along the X-axis direction for adjustment, and the first sliding base plate 30 is slidably connected to the first Z-axis connecting plate 27 through a plurality of first Z guide rails 29, so that the first Z-axis driving device 28 fixedly connected to the first Z-axis connecting plate 27 can drive the first sliding base plate 30 and the first machine head 7 fixedly connected to the first sliding base plate 30 to slide back and forth along the Z-axis direction for adjustment, and secondly, the first electric spindle 31 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first machine head 7, so that the first electric spindle 31 can be driven by the first X-axis driving device 6 and the first Z-axis driving device 28 for multi-directional adjustment processing;

[0032] At the same time, the second Z-axis connecting plate 33 can be driven by the second X-axis driving device 10 on the side wall of the crossbeam 9 to slide back and forth on the side wall of the crossbeam 9 in the X-axis direction for adjustment, and a second sliding base plate 35 is slidably connected to the second Z-axis connecting plate 33 through a plurality of second Z guide rails 34, so that the second Z-axis driving device 32 fixedly connected to the second Z-axis connecting plate 33 can drive the second sliding base plate 35 and the second machine head 8 fixedly connected to the second sliding base plate 35 to slide back and forth along the Z-axis direction for adjustment, and secondly, a second electric spindle 36 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second machine head 8, so that the second electric spindle 36 can be driven by the second X-axis driving device 10 and the second Z-axis driving device 32 for multi-directional adjustment processing;

[0033] Secondly, the first tool magazine part 4 and the second tool magazine part 11 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the side wall of the cross beam 9, so that the processing positions on both sides can use the first tool magazine part 4 and the second tool magazine part 11 to call tools for processing;

[0034] In summary, the first electric spindle 31 and the second electric spindle 36 can be independently adjusted in multiple directions to complete the purpose of processing the workpiece.

[0035] Embodiment three:

[0036] refer to Figure 1 , the automation mechanism includes an automation support 5, an automation Y guide rail 43, an automation Y-axis driving unit 42, an automation X guide rail 41, an automation X-axis driving unit 40, an automation base plate 38, an automation Z-axis driving unit 37, an automation sliding base plate 39 and an automation manipulator 44;

[0037] By fixing an automated support 5 on the bed 1 and symmetrically fixing two automated Y guide rails 43 on both sides of the top of the automated support 5, the automated Y-axis driving unit 42 fixedly connected to the automated Y guide rail 43 can drive the automated X guide rail 41 to perform linear reciprocating sliding adjustment along the Y axis on the two automated Y guide rails 43. At the same time, an automated X-axis driving unit 40 is fixedly connected to the automated X guide rail 41, so that the automated X-axis driving unit 40 can drive the automated base plate 38 to perform linear reciprocating sliding adjustment on the automated X guide rail 41 along the X axis. Secondly, an automated Z-axis driving unit 37 is fixedly connected to the automated base plate 38, so that the automated Z-axis driving unit 37 can drive the automated sliding base plate 39 and the automated manipulator 44 fixedly connected to the automated sliding base plate 39 to perform linear reciprocating sliding adjustment along the Z axis, thereby achieving the purpose of facilitating the adjustment of the automated manipulator 44 and performing multi-directional loading and unloading.

[0038] Working principle: by setting the three-axis linear motion of the first electric spindle 31, it forms the first five-axis machining station with the first turntable B-axis 16, and the three-axis linear motion of the second electric spindle 36 forms the second five-axis machining station with the second turntable B-axis 19; during machining, through the setting of the bed 1, and the crossbeam 9 and the automatic bracket 5 fixedly set on the bed 1, a dual-spindle independently movable multi-axis double-station CNC machine tool is provided, which can realize the independent machining of parts at double stations, the first tool magazine part 4 and the second tool magazine part 11 on the bed 1 with consistent assembly accuracy and tool accuracy, the independent machining method of the double stations can effectively shorten the machining preparation time and improve the machining efficiency; at the same time, the automatic manipulator 44 for automatic loading and unloading is integrated on the bed 1, which can reduce the occupied area and reduce the cost of factory buildings and equipment while improving the machining efficiency.

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0040] A few final points should be made:

[0041] First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which may refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two elements, or direct connection. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0042] Secondly: In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present invention, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other;

[0043] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0044] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation, characterized in that: include: The bed (1) is used for supporting and installing the overall device of the multi-axis machine tool; A turntable mechanism is fixedly arranged on the bed (1) and is used for clamping and adjusting the workpiece; A machine head mechanism is fixedly arranged on the bed (1) and located above the turntable mechanism, and is used for workpiece processing; The automation mechanism is fixedly arranged on the bed (1) and is located on the side of the turntable mechanism, and is used for loading, unloading and moving workpieces.

2. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable mechanism comprises a plurality of Y-direction guide rails (20) fixedly arranged on the bed (1), a first Y-axis drive (2) and a second Y-axis drive (12) symmetrically arranged between the plurality of Y-direction guide rails (20), and a second turntable bottom plate (25) slidably arranged on the top of the plurality of Y-direction guide rails (20) and above the first Y-axis drive (2); A first turntable B axis (16) is fixedly arranged on the second turntable bottom plate (25); a first turntable part (3) is fixedly arranged on the output end of the first turntable B axis (16); a first turntable C axis (14) is arranged on the output end of the first turntable part (3); a first turntable C axis tailstock (15) is slidably arranged on the outer wall of the first turntable C axis (14); and a first turntable C axis tailstock driving component (24) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the first turntable part (3).

3. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The turntable mechanism also includes a first turntable bottom plate (23) which slides on the top of a plurality of Y-axis guide rails (20) and is located above the second Y-axis drive (12); A second turntable B axis (19) is fixedly arranged on the first turntable bottom plate (23); a second turntable part (13) is fixedly arranged on the output end of the second turntable B axis (19); a second turntable C axis (17) is arranged on the output end of the second turntable part (13); a second turntable C axis tailstock (18) is slidably arranged on the outer wall of the second turntable C axis (17); and a second turntable C axis tailstock driving component (22) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the first turntable part (3).

4. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The machine head mechanism comprises a crossbeam (9) fixedly arranged on the bed (1), and a first tool magazine portion (4) and a second tool magazine portion (11) are symmetrically fixedly arranged on both sides of the side wall of the crossbeam (9); A first Z-axis connecting plate (27) is slidably arranged on the side wall of the crossbeam (9) in the X-axis direction, and a first X-axis driving device (6) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the crossbeam (9) at the side edge of the first Z-axis connecting plate (27); A plurality of first Z-direction guide rails (29) are fixedly arranged on the first Z-direction connecting plate (27); a first sliding base plate (30) is slidably arranged on the first Z-direction connecting plate (27) via the plurality of first Z-direction guide rails (29); a first machine head (7) is fixedly arranged on the first sliding base plate (30); a first electric spindle (31) is fixedly arranged at the output end of the first machine head (7); and a first Z-direction driving device (28) is fixedly arranged on the first Z-direction connecting plate (27).

5. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The head mechanism also includes a second Z-axis connecting plate (33) slidably arranged on the side wall of the crossbeam (9) in the X-axis direction, and a second X-axis driving device (10) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the crossbeam (9) at the side edge of the second Z-axis connecting plate (33); A plurality of second Z-guide rails (34) are fixedly arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate (33); a second sliding base plate (35) is slidably arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate (33) via the plurality of second Z-guide rails (34); a second machine head (8) is fixedly arranged on the second sliding base plate (35); a second electric spindle (36) is fixedly arranged at the output end of the second machine head (8); and a second Z-axis driving device (32) is fixedly arranged on the second Z-axis connecting plate (33).

6. A multi-axis machine tool with built-in automation as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The automation mechanism comprises an automation support (5) fixedly arranged on the bed (1), two automation Y-direction guide rails (43) being symmetrically fixedly arranged on the automation support (5), an automation Y-axis driving unit (42) being fixedly arranged on the automation Y-direction guide rail (43), and an automation X-direction guide rail (41) being slidably arranged on the automation support (5) via the two automation Y-direction guide rails (43) and the automation Y-axis driving unit (42); The automated X-axis guide rail (41) is fixedly provided with an automated X-axis driving unit (40), and the automated X-axis guide rail (41) is slidably provided with an automated base plate (38) through the automated X-axis driving unit (40); An automated Z-axis driving unit (37) is fixedly arranged on the automated base plate (38), an automated sliding base plate (39) is slidably arranged on the automated base plate (38) via the automated Z-axis driving unit (37), and an automated manipulator (44) is fixedly arranged on the automated sliding base plate (39).