Miniature five-axis numerical control machine tool

By designing a compact miniature five-axis CNC machine tool, combined with XYZ three-axis linkage device and five-axis linkage control technology, the existing five-axis CNC machine tool has been solved, the miniaturization of the machine tool and the comprehensive function are achieved, the cost is reduced, the operation is simplified, and the teaching effect and students' practical skills are improved.

CN119927646APending Publication Date: 2025-05-06ROBOTICS RESEARCH CENTER OF YUYAO CITY
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Application Number
CN202510194946.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2025-05-06

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Technical Problem

The existing five-axis CNC machine tools are huge, expensive and complex in operation, which limit their wide application in education and teaching, and their design is too complicated, which is not conducive to students' quick grasp and understanding of their working principles and operating procedures.

Method used

A miniature five-axis CNC machine tool is designed, using a compact mounting bracket and a flip U-shaped frame, combined with XYZ three-axis linkage device and five-axis linkage control technology to achieve precise machining of complex-shaped workpieces, and improve detection accuracy and operational convenience through sensor components and displays.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the miniaturization of machine tools and the comprehensiveness of functions, reduces the cost of equipment purchase and maintenance, simplifies the operating process, improves students' practical skills and teaching effects, and promotes the integration of industry, academia and research, and improves the school's scientific research and teaching level.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a miniature five-axis numerical control machine tool which comprises a mounting bracket, an overturning U-shaped frame is mounted and connected between two supporting plates of the mounting bracket, a driving mechanism is fixedly mounted on one supporting plate, the output end of the driving mechanism is in driving connection with the overturning U-shaped frame, a rotating disc is arranged on the inner concave wall of the overturning U-shaped frame, and the rotating disc is in driving connection with the overturning U-shaped frame. Another driving mechanism is mounted on the outer convex side surface of the turnover U-shaped frame and is in driving connection with the rotating disc; an XYZ three-axis linkage device is arranged at the tops of the two supporting plates, and the tail end of the XYZ three-axis linkage device is connected with a machined part in a control mode and is correspondingly matched with the rotating disc, so that machining of components is completed. According to the machine tool, the five-axis linkage control technology is achieved on the basis that the three-axis linkage device is arranged in cooperation with two-axis linkage of the overturning U-shaped frame end, and the machine tool is simple and compact in structural design, comprehensive and efficient in function, convenient to operate and maintain, especially suitable for school teaching and beneficial for students to deeply know the numerical control technology.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of numerical control machine tools, and in particular to a miniature five-axis numerical control machine tool. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of manufacturing technology and the acceleration of the global industrialization process, CNC machine tools, as the core equipment in the field of modern mechanical processing, have a technology development level that is directly related to processing accuracy, production efficiency and manufacturing costs. In recent years, five-axis CNC machine tools have gradually become the preferred tool for high-precision, complex-shaped workpiece processing due to their excellent processing capabilities and flexibility. Five-axis linkage processing technology achieves all-round and precise control of the spatial position of the workpiece by simultaneously controlling the movement of five axes, thereby completing complex processing tasks that are difficult to complete with traditional three-axis or four-axis machine tools.

[0003] However, despite the significant technological progress of five-axis CNC machine tools, most of the five-axis CNC machine tools on the market are large in size, expensive, and complicated to operate. This is undoubtedly a major challenge for educational institutions. When cultivating students' practical skills, educational institutions need to provide students with sufficient practice opportunities and platforms, but the high equipment purchase cost and complex operation and maintenance procedures limit the widespread application of five-axis CNC machine tools in education and teaching. In addition, the design of existing five-axis CNC machine tools is often too complicated, which is not conducive to students quickly mastering and understanding their working principles and operating procedures, thereby affecting the teaching effect and students' learning experience, so staff need to improve them. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention proposes a micro five-axis CNC machine tool, and its specific technical solution is as follows: A micro five-axis CNC machine tool comprises a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket comprises two supporting plates arranged opposite to each other on the left and right, a flip U-shaped frame is installed and connected between the two supporting plates, a fourth driving mechanism is fixedly installed on one of the supporting plates, and the output end of the fourth driving mechanism is drivingly connected to the flip U-shaped frame, and a sensor assembly is provided on the flip U-shaped frame; a rotating disk is provided at the inner concave wall of the flip U-shaped frame, and a fifth driving mechanism is installed on the outer convex side of the flip U-shaped frame, and the fifth driving mechanism is drivingly connected to the rotating disk; an XYZ three-axis linkage device is provided on the top of the two supporting plates of the mounting bracket, and the end control of the XYZ three-axis linkage device is connected to a processing part and corresponds to the rotating disk to complete the processing of components.

[0005] Furthermore, the sensor assembly is fixed on the inner concave wall side of the flip U-shaped frame, and the sensor assembly is used to obtain temperature, rotation speed, and vibration frequency.

[0006] Furthermore, a clamping mechanism is fixedly installed on the top of the rotating disk, and the clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix components.

[0007] Furthermore, the XYZ three-axis linkage device includes: a first driving mechanism, the output end of the first driving mechanism is connected to a first conductive plate, and the first conductive plate is slidably connected to the tops of the two support plates, and the first conductive plate slides along the Y-axis direction under the drive of the first driving mechanism; a slide is fixed to the top of the first conductive plate, a second driving mechanism is installed on one side of the slide, the output end of the second driving mechanism is connected to a second conductive plate, and the second conductive plate is slidably arranged on the slide, and the second conductive plate slides along the X-axis direction on the slide under the drive of the second driving mechanism; a third driving mechanism is installed on the top of the second conductive plate, the output end of the third driving mechanism is connected to a connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve is slidably arranged on the second conductive plate, and the third driving mechanism drives the connecting sleeve to slide on the second conductive plate along the Z-axis direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the processed part is inserted through the connecting sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, the machine tool also includes an assembly cabinet, the mounting bracket is fixed on the assembly cabinet, and universal wheels are fixedly connected to the bottom of the assembly cabinet.

[0010] Furthermore, a display is fixedly arranged on the top of the assembly cabinet, and the display is used to display the operating status and processing parameters of the machine tool.

[0011] Furthermore, a controller is fixedly installed in the assembly cabinet, and the controller is electrically connected to the XYZ three-axis linkage device, the fourth drive mechanism, the fifth drive mechanism and the sensor assembly.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) By adjusting the height of the Z-axis descent, the dead zone is reduced, the stroke is increased, and the problem of insufficient stroke is solved; miniaturized settings are used to achieve single-person training and reduce costs; mechanical and electrical separation and division of areas are used to achieve miniaturization. Mechatronics hinders the miniaturization of machine tools; the sensor rotates with the U-shaped cradle, the relative position is fixed, and the follow-up reduces the cumulative error and improves the detection accuracy.

[0013] (2) Through the five-axis linkage control technology, the machine tool can realize the precise processing of complex-shaped workpieces, improve the processing efficiency and precision, and also provide schools with a wealth of practical cases and processing tasks when teaching courses such as CNC technology and mechanical design. It helps students to deeply understand key skills such as CNC programming, tool path planning, and processing parameter setting, and realize the precise processing of complex-shaped workpieces, which not only improves the processing efficiency and precision.

[0014] (3) Through the rotational movement of the flip U-shaped frame and the fifth drive mechanism, the combination of the flip U-shaped frame and the fifth drive mechanism enables the workpiece to be processed at different angles, meeting the processing requirements of workpieces with complex shapes. By accurately controlling the rotation angle of the flip U-shaped frame and the rotating disk, the workpiece can be accurately positioned and processed, thereby improving the processing accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 and Figure 3 The three-dimensional diagrams of the five-axis linkage structure in the micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to the embodiment of the present invention from two different perspectives; Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of an assembly cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention; In the figure: 1. mounting bracket; 2. first driving mechanism; 3. first conducting plate; 4. second driving mechanism; 5. slide seat; 6. second conducting plate; 7. third driving mechanism; 8. connecting sleeve; 9. workpiece; 10. fourth driving mechanism; 11. flip U-shaped frame; 12. sensor assembly; 13. fifth driving mechanism; 14. rotating disk; 15. clamping mechanism; 16. assembly cabinet; 17. universal wheel; 18. display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a micro five-axis CNC machine tool disclosed in this embodiment is based on an XYZ three-axis linkage device and a two-axis linkage mechanism with a flip U-shaped frame end to form a five-axis linkage structure, which specifically includes: Mounting bracket 1; The top of the mounting bracket 1 is fixedly connected to a first driving mechanism 2, an output end of the first driving mechanism 2 is connected to a first conductive plate 3, two sides of the bottom of the first conductive plate 3 are slidably connected to the top of the mounting bracket 1, and the first conductive plate 3 slides along the Y-axis direction under the drive of the first driving mechanism 2.

[0018] A slide 5 is fixed on the top of the first conductive plate 3, a second driving mechanism 4 is installed on one side of the slide 5, an output end of the second driving mechanism 4 is connected to a second conductive plate 6, and the second conductive plate 6 is slidably arranged on the slide 5, and the second conductive plate 6 slides on the slide 5 along the X-axis direction under the drive of the second driving mechanism 4.

[0019] A third driving mechanism 7 is installed on the top of the second conductive plate 6. The output end of the third driving mechanism 7 is connected to a connecting sleeve 8, and the connecting sleeve 8 is slidably set on the second conductive plate 6. The third driving mechanism 7 provides power to drive the connecting sleeve 8 to slide on the second conductive plate 6 along the Z-axis direction.

[0020] A processing piece 9 is inserted through the connecting sleeve frame 8, and the processing piece 9 is used as a processing device to perform processing techniques such as cutting and grinding on components.

[0021] A fourth driving mechanism 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting bracket 1, and an output end of the fourth driving mechanism 10 is connected to a flip U-shaped frame 11, and both ends of the flip U-shaped frame 11 are rotatably arranged on the inner wall of the mounting bracket 1. The flip U-shaped frame 11 is flipped by the fourth driving mechanism 10 to adapt to processing requirements at different angles. A sensor assembly 12 is fixed on the inner concave wall of the flip U-shaped frame 11. The sensor assembly 12 is used to monitor various parameters in the processing process in real time, such as temperature, rotation speed, vibration, etc., to ensure processing quality and safety.

[0022] A fifth driving mechanism 13 is fixedly installed on the outer convex side of the flip U-shaped frame 11, and a rotating disk 14 is connected to the output end of the fifth driving mechanism 13. The rotating disk 14 is rotatably arranged in the middle position of the inner concave wall of the flip U-shaped frame 11. The rotating disk 14 is rotated by the fifth driving mechanism 13 to meet the clamping and processing requirements in different directions. A clamping mechanism 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating disk 14, and the clamping mechanism 15 is used to clamp and fix components to ensure stability and accuracy during the processing.

[0023] Assembly cabinet 16; The mounting bracket 1 is fixed on the top of the assembly cabinet 16. A display 18 is also fixed on the top of the assembly cabinet 16. The display 18 is used to display the operating status of the machine tool, processing parameters and other information, which is convenient for operators to monitor and adjust. Universal wheels 17 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the assembly cabinet 16 around the periphery. The universal wheels 17 facilitate the movement and positioning of the machine tool. A controller is fixedly installed in the assembly cabinet 16. The controller is used to control various driving mechanisms and sensor components of the machine tool to realize automated processing.

[0024] With the continuous advancement of manufacturing technology and the improvement of education's requirements for practical skills, the micro five-axis CNC machine tool has gradually become an important tool for school mechanical processing and CNC technology teaching due to its low price and comprehensive functions. The advantages of the machine tool of the present invention in school use will be described in detail below.

[0025] The price is low, reducing the cost of education.

[0026] Compared with large, high-end CNC machine tools, micro five-axis CNC machine tools are more affordable while ensuring basic functions and processing accuracy. This allows schools to purchase multiple devices without investing a lot of money to meet the practical needs of more students. At the same time, its maintenance cost is relatively low, further reducing the financial burden on schools.

[0027] Comprehensive functions to meet teaching needs.

[0028] The micro five-axis CNC machine tool has the ability of five-axis linkage processing, which can realize the precise processing of complex-shaped workpieces. This feature enables the school to provide students with more abundant practical cases and processing tasks when teaching courses such as CNC technology, mechanical design, and secondary development of CNC systems. Students can operate machine tools and deeply understand key skills such as CNC programming, tool path planning, and processing parameter setting, thereby comprehensively improving their practical ability and professional quality.

[0029] Easy to operate and maintain, suitable for school environment.

[0030] The design of micro five-axis CNC machine tools is usually more compact and concise, which is convenient for students to operate and learn in a limited space. At the same time, its control system and operation interface are relatively intuitive and easy to understand, which reduces the learning difficulty of students. In addition, the maintenance of the machine tool is also relatively simple. The school can arrange special teachers or technicians to conduct regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the normal operation and long-term use of the machine tool.

[0031] Promote the integration of industry, academia and research, and enhance the school's influence.

[0032] By introducing micro five-axis CNC machine tools, the school can carry out closer industry-university-research cooperation with enterprises and scientific research institutions. The school can use machine tools to research and develop scientific research projects, provide technical support and talent training for enterprises; at the same time, enterprises can also provide schools with practice bases and employment opportunities to jointly promote the development and innovation of manufacturing technology. This cooperation model not only helps to improve the school's scientific research strength and teaching level, but also enhances the school's social influence and competitiveness.

[0033] The working principle of the micro five-axis CNC machine tool of this embodiment: Movement in the Y-axis direction: The first driving mechanism 2 provides power to drive the first conductive plate 3 to slide on the top of the mounting bracket 1, thereby realizing movement in the Y-axis direction. This movement provides basic position adjustment for subsequent processing.

[0034] Movement in the X-axis direction: The second driving mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on one side of the slide 5, and its output end is connected to the second conductive plate 6. The second driving mechanism 4 provides power to drive the second conductive plate 6 to slide on the slide 5 to achieve movement in the X-axis direction. In this way, combined with the movement in the Y-axis direction, the precise position of the workpiece on the plane can be further determined.

[0035] Movement in the Z-axis direction: The connecting sleeve 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the second conductive plate 6, and is driven by the third driving mechanism 7 to realize the movement in the Z-axis direction, that is, the vertical direction. This movement enables the workpiece to be accurately positioned in three-dimensional space.

[0036] At the same time, the output end of the fourth driving mechanism 10 fixed to one side of the mounting bracket 1 is connected to the flip U-shaped frame 11. The fourth driving mechanism 10 provides power to drive the flip U-shaped frame 11 to flip in the mounting bracket 1 to achieve rotation in the A-axis direction. This rotational movement allows the workpiece 9 to be processed at different angles, meeting the processing requirements of complex-shaped workpieces.

[0037] Rotation along the B axis: The fifth driving mechanism 13 is fixedly mounted on the outer convex side of the flip U-shaped frame 11, and its output end is connected to the rotating disk 14. The fifth driving mechanism 13 provides power to drive the rotating disk 14 to rotate in the flip U-shaped frame 11 to achieve rotation in the B-axis direction. This rotational movement combined with the rotation in the A-axis direction can further increase the processing flexibility and accuracy of the workpiece.

[0038] Processing: The workpiece 9 is fixed by the connecting sleeve 8, and the connecting sleeve 8 is slidably arranged on the surface of the second conductive plate 6 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the workpiece during the processing.

[0039] The machine tool achieves precise processing of workpieces through the coordinated work of various drive mechanisms and sensor components. During the processing, the operator can monitor the operating status and processing parameters of the machine tool through the display and make adjustments as needed.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A micro five-axis CNC machine tool, comprising a mounting bracket (1), characterized in that: The mounting bracket (1) comprises two supporting plates arranged opposite to each other on the left and right sides, a flip U-shaped frame (11) is installed and connected between the two supporting plates, a fourth driving mechanism (10) is fixedly installed on one of the supporting plates, and the output end of the fourth driving mechanism (10) is drivingly connected to the flip U-shaped frame (11), and a sensor assembly (12) is provided on the flip U-shaped frame (11); a rotating disk (14) is provided at the inner concave wall of the flip U-shaped frame (11), and a fifth driving mechanism (13) is installed on the outer convex side of the flip U-shaped frame (11), and the fifth driving mechanism (13) is drivingly connected to the rotating disk (14); an XYZ three-axis linkage device is provided at the top of the two supporting plates of the mounting bracket (1), and the end of the XYZ three-axis linkage device is controlled and connected to a processing piece (9) and corresponds to the rotating disk (14) to complete the processing of components.

2. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor assembly (12) is fixed on the inner concave wall side of the flip U-shaped frame (11) and is used to obtain temperature, rotation speed, and vibration frequency.

3. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping mechanism (15) is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk (14), and the clamping mechanism (15) is used to clamp and fix components.

4. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The XYZ three-axis linkage device comprises: a first driving mechanism (2), the output end of the first driving mechanism (2) is connected to a first conductive plate (3), and the first conductive plate (3) is slidably connected to the tops of two support plates, and the first conductive plate (3) slides along the Y-axis direction under the drive of the first driving mechanism (2); A slide seat (5) is fixed on the top of the first conductive plate (3); a second driving mechanism (4) is installed on one side of the slide seat (5); an output end of the second driving mechanism (4) is connected to a second conductive plate (6), and the second conductive plate (6) is slidably arranged on the slide seat (5); the second conductive plate (6) slides on the slide seat (5) along the X-axis direction under the drive of the second driving mechanism (4); A third driving mechanism (7) is installed on the top of the second conductive plate (6); an output end of the third driving mechanism (7) is connected to a connecting sleeve (8); and the connecting sleeve (8) is slidably arranged on the second conductive plate (6); the third driving mechanism (7) drives the connecting sleeve (8) to slide on the second conductive plate (6) along the Z-axis direction.

5. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The processed part (9) is inserted through the connecting sleeve frame (8).

6. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises an assembly cabinet (16), the mounting bracket (1) being fixed on the assembly cabinet (16), and universal wheels (17) being fixedly connected around the bottom of the assembly cabinet (16).

7. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: A display (18) is fixedly arranged on the top of the assembly cabinet (16), and the display (18) is used to display the operating status and processing parameters of the machine tool.

8. The micro five-axis CNC machine tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: A controller is fixedly installed in the assembly cabinet (16), and the controller is electrically connected to the XYZ three-axis linkage device, the fourth drive mechanism (10), the fifth drive mechanism (13) and the sensor assembly (12).

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