Cylindrical chip cleaner

Abstract

The invention relates to a cylindrical chip cleaner which comprises an equipment main body, a filtering mechanism and a chip removal mechanism, the filtering mechanism is arranged in the equipment main body, the outer wall of the filtering mechanism is composed of a filter screen, and a liquid cavity is formed between the outer wall of the filtering mechanism and the inner wall of the equipment main body; a liquid cavity is formed in the bottom of the equipment main body, a liquid outlet communicated with the liquid cavity is formed in the bottom of the equipment main body, a waste liquid inlet is formed in the top of the filtering mechanism, the chip removal mechanism comprises a chip removal assembly and a cover cylinder, the cover cylinder is arranged in the filtering mechanism, and the bottom of the cover cylinder is communicated with an inner cavity of the filtering mechanism; a chip outlet is formed in the top of the cover cylinder, the chip removal assembly is rotatably arranged in the cover cylinder, and the chip removal assembly rotates to discharge waste chips at the bottom of the filtering mechanism through the chip outlet. According to the scheme, the problems that an existing chip cleaner is large in occupied area, low in filtering precision, low in conveying efficiency and the like can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of auxiliary equipment, and in particular to a cylindrical chip conveyor. Background Art

[0002] In the auxiliary machinery industry, the subtractive machining process of machine tools cannot be separated from the application of chip conveyors. As a key auxiliary equipment for CNC machine tools, the main function of chip conveyors is to collect metal or non-metal waste chips generated during the machining process. These waste chips are efficiently transferred to the centralized processing system through the conveying device of the chip conveyor, thereby effectively preventing the waste chips from accumulating around the machine tool and ensuring that the normal operation of the machine tool is not disturbed.

[0003] However, the chip conveyors on the market currently generally face some challenges. First, traditional chip conveyors often occupy a large area, which is a big problem for machine tool working environments with limited space. Secondly, ordinary chain and scraper chip conveyors often have insufficient accuracy when filtering cutting fluid and cannot meet the needs of high-precision machining. Furthermore, although conventional drum chip conveyors have stable performance, their larger footprint further exacerbates the problem of space utilization. In view of the above problems, there is an urgent need to design an innovative chip conveyor. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a cylindrical chip conveyor to address the problems of the current chip conveyor, such as large footprint, low filtration accuracy and low conveying efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a cylindrical chip conveyor, comprising an equipment body, a filtering mechanism and a chip removal mechanism, wherein the filtering mechanism is arranged in the equipment body, the outer wall of the filtering mechanism is composed of a filter mesh, and a liquid cavity is formed between the outer wall of the filtering mechanism and the inner wall of the equipment body, the bottom of the equipment body is provided with a liquid outlet connected to the liquid cavity, the top of the filtering mechanism is provided with a waste liquid inlet, the chip removal mechanism comprises a chip removal assembly and a cover barrel, the cover barrel is arranged in the filtering mechanism, and the bottom of the cover barrel is connected to the inner cavity of the filtering mechanism, the top of the cover barrel is provided with a chip discharge port, the chip removal assembly is rotatably arranged in the cover barrel, and the chip removal assembly rotates to discharge the waste chips at the bottom of the filtering mechanism through the chip discharge port.

[0007] In one of the embodiments, the chip removal assembly includes a rotating shaft and a spiral blade, wherein the spiral blade is spirally arranged on the rotating shaft along the length direction of the rotating shaft, the equipment body is provided with a first driving mechanism, one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the top of the cover cylinder, and the other end of the rotating shaft is drivingly connected to the first driving mechanism.

[0008] In one embodiment, the outer edge of the spiral blade extends along the side wall of the cover cylinder.

[0009] In one embodiment, a cleaning component is further included, wherein the cleaning component is disposed in the device body and faces the outer wall of the filter mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment, the device body is provided with a second driving mechanism, the filtering mechanism is rotatably provided in the device body, the second driving mechanism is connected to the filtering mechanism, and the second driving mechanism drives the filtering mechanism to rotate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the filtering mechanism includes a drum and a chassis, the drum is composed of the filter net, the chassis is arranged at the bottom of the drum, and the driving end of the second driving mechanism is drivingly connected to the chassis.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cleaning assembly includes a plurality of nozzles, and the plurality of nozzles are distributed in sequence and at intervals in the height direction of the filter mechanism.

[0013] In one embodiment, a guide member is further included, wherein the guide member is disposed on the device body and cooperates with the filter mechanism in a guiding manner.

[0014] In one embodiment, there are multiple guide members, and the multiple guide members are distributed in sequence along the circumference of the filtering mechanism.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, an extension portion is provided on the top of the cover tube, one end of the extension portion is communicated with the inner cavity of the cover tube, and the other end of the extension portion is provided with the chip outlet and extends outside the equipment body.

[0016] The technical solution adopted by the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0017] In the cylindrical chip conveyor disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, the compact cylindrical design significantly reduces the floor space, thereby being more adaptable to the working environment of a machine tool with limited space. At the same time, the outer wall of the filter mechanism is composed of a filter mesh, and forms a liquid cavity with the inner wall of the equipment body. This design not only improves the filtration accuracy of the cutting fluid and meets the needs of high-precision machining, but also effectively separates the cutting fluid from the waste chips, thereby improving the chip removal efficiency. In addition, the chip removal mechanism discharges the waste chips at the bottom of the filter mechanism smoothly through a rotatable chip removal assembly, further enhancing the chip removal effect. In summary, the cylindrical chip conveyor of the embodiment of the present invention shows good effects in reducing the floor space, improving the filtration accuracy, and optimizing space utilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a cylindrical chip conveyor disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 a cross-sectional view from one perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the filtering mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 100-equipment body, 110-liquid outlet, 120-first driving mechanism, 130-second driving mechanism, 200-filtering mechanism, 210-filter screen, 220-waste liquid inlet, 230-chassis, 300-chip removal mechanism, 310-chip removal assembly, 311-rotating shaft, 312-spiral blade, 320-cover cylinder, 321-chip outlet, 400-liquid chamber, 500-cleaning assembly, 600-guide member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly understood.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a centered element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a centered element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "bottom end", "top end" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a cylindrical chip conveyor, which includes an equipment body 100, a filtering mechanism 200 and a chip conveying mechanism 300.

[0027] As the main structure of the cylindrical chip conveyor, the device body 100 can be in a cylindrical shape, providing a stable installation foundation for the entire device. The internal space of the device body 100 is designed to accommodate the filtering mechanism 200 and the chip conveying mechanism 300, and ensure the coordinated operation of each component.

[0028] The filter mechanism 200 is disposed in the device body 100. The outer wall of the filter mechanism 200 is formed by a filter net 210, and a liquid cavity 400 is formed between the outer wall of the filter mechanism 200 and the inner wall of the device body 100. The design of the filter net 210 effectively intercepts impurities and debris in the waste liquid while allowing the liquid to pass through. A closed liquid cavity 400 is formed between the outer wall of the filter mechanism 200 and the inner wall of the device body 100, providing space for temporary storage and filtration of the waste liquid.

[0029] A liquid outlet 110 communicating with the liquid cavity 400 is provided at the bottom of the device body 100 . The liquid outlet is connected to the internal liquid cavity 400 to facilitate the discharge of the filtered liquid.

[0030] A waste liquid inlet 220 is provided at the top of the filter mechanism 200, and the waste liquid inlet 220 is used to receive the waste liquid to be processed. Optionally, the waste liquid inlet 220 can be configured in a bell-mouth shape, so as to more fully receive the waste liquid to be processed.

[0031] The chip removal mechanism 300 includes a chip removal component 310 and a cover cylinder 320. The cover cylinder 320 is arranged in the filter mechanism 200, and the bottom of the cover cylinder 320 is connected to the inner cavity of the filter mechanism 200. A chip outlet 321 is arranged at the top of the cover cylinder 320. The chip removal component 310 is rotatably arranged in the cover cylinder 320. The chip removal component 310 rotates to discharge the waste chips at the bottom of the filter mechanism 200 through the chip outlet 321.

[0032] Specifically, the cover cylinder 320 can be nested inside the filter mechanism 200, and its bottom is connected to the inner cavity of the filter mechanism 200, ensuring the effective collection of waste chips. The top of the cover cylinder 320 is provided with a chip outlet 321, which provides a channel for the discharge of waste chips. The chip removal assembly 310 is rotatably installed inside the cover cylinder 320. Through its rotation, the waste chips deposited at the bottom of the filter mechanism 200 are discharged through the chip outlet 321 at the top, realizing a continuous and efficient chip removal function.

[0033] During operation, waste liquid enters the filter mechanism 200 through the waste liquid inlet 220, and after being filtered by the filter screen, the clean liquid flows into the liquid chamber 400 and is finally discharged from the liquid outlet 110. At the same time, waste chips are trapped on the filter screen 210 and gradually accumulate at the bottom of the filter mechanism 200. At this time, the chip removal mechanism 300 is started, and the chip removal assembly 310 starts to rotate, lifting the waste chips from the bottom of the filter mechanism 200 to the cover tube 320, and finally discharged from the outside of the cylindrical chip conveyor through the chip outlet 321 at the top.

[0034] It can be seen from the above contents that the cylindrical chip conveyor disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention has significantly reduced the floor space through the compact cylindrical design, so that it is more adaptable to the working environment of the machine tool with limited space. At the same time, the outer wall of the filter mechanism 200 is composed of a filter mesh 210, and forms a liquid chamber 400 with the inner wall of the equipment body 100. This design not only improves the filtration accuracy of the cutting fluid and meets the needs of high-precision machining, but also effectively separates the cutting fluid and waste chips, thereby improving the chip removal efficiency. In addition, the chip removal mechanism 300 discharges the waste chips at the bottom of the filter mechanism 200 smoothly through the rotatable chip removal assembly 310, further enhancing the chip removal effect. In summary, the cylindrical chip conveyor of the embodiment of the present invention shows good effects in reducing the floor space, improving the filtration accuracy and optimizing the use of space.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present invention, the chip removal assembly 310 may include a rotating shaft 311 and a spiral blade 312, the spiral blade 312 may be spirally arranged on the rotating shaft 311 along the length direction of the rotating shaft 311, the device body 100 may be provided with a first driving mechanism 120, one end of the rotating shaft 311 may be rotatably arranged at the top of the cover tube 320, and the other end of the rotating shaft 311 may be drivingly connected to the first driving mechanism 120. At this time, by designing a structure including the rotating shaft 311 and the spiral blade 312, an efficient chip removal function is achieved. The spiral blade 312 is spirally arranged along the length direction of the rotating shaft 311, and can effectively push out the chips generated in the device body 100 along the spiral path when the rotating shaft 311 rotates. At the same time, the first driving mechanism 120 provided in the device body 100 is drivingly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 311, providing a stable power source for the chip removal assembly 310. One end of the rotating shaft 311 is rotatably arranged at the top of the cover tube 320, ensuring the stability and smoothness of the chip removal assembly 310 during operation.

[0036] Furthermore, the outer edge of the spiral blade 312 extends along the side wall of the cover cylinder 320. In this case, the gap between the spiral blade 312 and the side wall of the cover cylinder 320 is minimized, so that the waste chips are not easily retained or blocked during the conveying process, thereby ensuring that the waste chips can be smoothly and efficiently conveyed to the designated location.

[0037] The cylindrical chip conveyor disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may also include a cleaning assembly 500, which may be disposed in the device body 100 and may face the outer wall of the filter mechanism 200. In actual use, the cleaning assembly 500 can regularly clean the outer wall of the filter mechanism 200, effectively removing accumulated debris and dirt, thereby ensuring unobstructed flow of the filter mechanism 200 and avoiding performance degradation or failure due to blockage. In addition, this design also reduces the need for manual cleaning, reduces maintenance costs, and improves the reliability and service life of the overall equipment.

[0038] Further, the device body 100 may be provided with a second driving mechanism 130, the filter mechanism 200 may be rotatably provided in the device body 100, the second driving mechanism 130 may be connected to the filter mechanism 200, and the second driving mechanism 130 may drive the filter mechanism 200 to rotate. In this case, by providing the second driving mechanism 130 in the device body 100 and connecting it to the filter mechanism 200 rotatably installed in the device body 100, the automatic rotation function of the filter mechanism 200 is realized. During the cleaning process, the second driving mechanism 130 can effectively drive the filter mechanism 200 to rotate. This design not only improves the cleaning efficiency, but also enables the cleaning mechanism 500 to clean the filter mechanism 200 more evenly and comprehensively, thereby effectively removing impurities and dirt accumulated on the filter mechanism and extending the service life of the filter mechanism.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the filter mechanism 200 may include a drum and a chassis 230, the drum may be composed of a filter screen 210, the chassis 230 may be arranged at the bottom of the drum, and the driving end of the second drive mechanism 130 may be connected to the chassis 230. At this time, by forming the drum with a filter screen 210 and combining it with the chassis 230 arranged at the bottom of the drum, the structure not only ensures the stability and reliability of the filtering process, but also greatly simplifies the maintenance process. At the same time, the driving end of the second drive mechanism 130 is connected to the direct drive of the chassis 230, making the rotation operation of the drum more efficient and controllable. This design not only optimizes the filtering process and reduces energy consumption, but also improves the overall equipment durability.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning assembly 500 may include a plurality of nozzles, and the plurality of nozzles may be spaced and distributed in sequence in the height direction of the filter mechanism 200. This design enables the cleaning liquid or gas to evenly cover all height levels of the filter mechanism 200, effectively removing impurities and dirt attached to the filter mechanism 200, thereby improving the filtering efficiency and cleaning effect. In addition, the spaced distribution of the plurality of nozzles also helps to reduce blind spots during the cleaning process, ensure the overall cleanliness of the filter mechanism, and extend the service life of the filter mechanism.

[0041] The cylindrical chip conveyor disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may also include a guide member 600, which may be disposed on the device body 100, and the guide member 600 may be guided and matched with the filter mechanism 200. In this case, the guide member 600 and the filter mechanism 200 achieve precise guiding and matching, which not only ensures the smooth rotation of the filter mechanism 200 during operation, but also effectively reduces the loss caused by friction or misalignment. The design of the guide member 600 is flexible and diverse, and may be a bearing or other structural member with a rotating function. This design, which is not limited to a specific form, enables the guide member 600 to be widely adapted to different types of cylindrical chip conveyors, further enhancing the versatility and practicality of the present invention.

[0042] Furthermore, the number of guide members 600 can be multiple, and the multiple guide members 600 can be distributed in sequence along the circumference of the filter mechanism 200. In this case, the multiple guide members 600 can more evenly disperse and support the filter mechanism, effectively preventing it from deflecting or deforming during operation, thereby ensuring the filtering effect and the long-term stable operation of the system.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, an extension portion may be provided at the top of the cover barrel 320, one end of the extension portion may be connected to the inner cavity of the cover barrel 320, the other end of the extension portion may be provided with a chip outlet 321, and the other end of the extension portion may extend to the outside of the device body 100. In this case, one end of the extension portion is connected to the inner cavity of the cover barrel 320, ensuring that the debris generated in the cover barrel can smoothly enter the extension portion. The other end of the extension portion is provided with a chip outlet 321, and the end extends to the outside of the device body 100, so that the debris can be directly discharged from the chip outlet 321, avoiding the accumulation of debris inside the device, which not only keeps the device clean, but also improves the operating efficiency and safety of the device.

[0044] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A cylindrical chip conveyor, characterized in that: The invention comprises an equipment body (100), a filtering mechanism (200) and a chip removal mechanism (300), wherein the filtering mechanism (200) is arranged in the equipment body (100), the outer wall of the filtering mechanism (200) is formed by a filtering net (210), and a liquid cavity (400) is formed between the outer wall of the filtering mechanism (200) and the inner wall of the equipment body (100), the bottom of the equipment body (100) is provided with a liquid outlet (110) which is in communication with the liquid cavity (400), and the top of the filtering mechanism (200) is provided with a waste liquid inlet (210). 20), the chip removal mechanism (300) comprises a chip removal assembly (310) and a cover cylinder (320), the cover cylinder (320) is arranged in the filtering mechanism (200), and the bottom of the cover cylinder (320) is communicated with the inner cavity of the filtering mechanism (200), and the top of the cover cylinder (320) is provided with a chip discharge port (321), the chip removal assembly (310) is rotatably arranged in the cover cylinder (320), and the chip removal assembly (310) is rotated to discharge the waste chips at the bottom of the filtering mechanism (200) through the chip discharge port (321).

2. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chip removal assembly (310) comprises a rotating shaft (311) and a spiral blade (312), wherein the spiral blade (312) is spirally arranged on the rotating shaft (311) along the length direction of the rotating shaft (311), and the equipment body (100) is provided with a first driving mechanism (120), one end of the rotating shaft (311) is rotatably arranged on the top of the cover cylinder (320), and the other end of the rotating shaft (311) is drivingly connected to the first driving mechanism (120).

3. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the spiral blade (312) extends along the side wall of the cover cylinder (320).

4. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cleaning component (500), which is arranged in the device body (100) and faces the outer wall of the filtering mechanism (200).

5. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The device body (100) is provided with a second driving mechanism (130), the filtering mechanism (200) is rotatably arranged in the device body (100), the second driving mechanism (130) is connected to the filtering mechanism (200), and the second driving mechanism (130) drives the filtering mechanism (200) to rotate.

6. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filtering mechanism (200) comprises a drum and a chassis (230), the drum is formed by the filtering net (210), the chassis (230) is arranged at the bottom of the drum, and the driving end of the second driving mechanism (130) is drivingly connected to the chassis (230).

7. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (500) comprises a plurality of nozzles, and the plurality of nozzles are sequentially spaced apart in the height direction of the filtering mechanism (200).

8. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a guide member (600), which is arranged on the device body (100) and is in guiding cooperation with the filtering mechanism (200).

9. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 8, characterized in that: The number of the guide members (600) is plural, and the guide members (600) are distributed in sequence and at intervals along the circumference of the filtering mechanism (200).

10. The cylindrical chip conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension portion is provided at the top of the cover cylinder (320), one end of the extension portion is connected to the inner cavity of the cover cylinder (320), and the other end of the extension portion is provided with the chip outlet (321) and extends to the outside of the equipment body (100).

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